One Book For Nebraska Kids
or One Book For Nebraska Teens
Wouldn't it be great if kids all over Nebraska were talking about books? The Nebraska Library Commission & the
Regional Library Systems have a program where kids can all read and discuss the same book.
The Nebraska Library Commission and the Regional Library Systems have book bags for many, but not all, of the selected titles.
To borrow the book bags, contact the Commission Reference Services, 402-471-2045, 800-307-2665,
e-mail, or the Regional Library System
offices. For more information contact Sally Snyder,
Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, 402-471-4003, 800-307-2665. Guidelines can be
found here. These are thought-provoking books to read anytime and librarians may borrow
the book sets whenever they are available and fit into their library or school's schedule. The
Library Commission has many other book bags available - check them out here.
Watch the recorded session from April 16, 2025 to learn more about this program and the 2025 selections:
NCompass Live: One Book For Nebraska Kids & Teens 2025.
Beginning in 2013 we select both a One Book for Nebraska Kids and a One Book for
Nebraska Teens every year. Prior to 2013 we alternated choosing titles. The "Kids" book is aimed at
grades 4-6 or so and the "Teens" title is often aimed at jr. high and high school-age readers.
Looking for past selections? Jump to:
2024
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
2018 2017
2016 2014 2013 2012 2011-12
2010-11 2009-10 2008-09
2007-08
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Kids: Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley
Frederick Frederickson is tired of being at the bottom of the schoolyard food chain.
When a series of misteps lands him in a disciplinary camp where no one knows who he really is,
he has a change to start over at the top - but can he pull it off?
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Teens: Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest
Born with cerebral palsy, Effie uses a wheelchair to navigate the mostly-accessible halls of her high school.
With college on the horizon, she struggles to picture herself in the typical campus experience. When she does find
her dream school, she is afraid to tell her parents, knowing they will be against this choice. Effie's mom is always
pushing her to advocate for herself at school; can she stand up to her mom as well?
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Watch this spot for more information!
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Sponsored by the Nebraska Library Commission & the
Regional Library Systems