Texas History

[close] Students from Pre AP class - Texas History

[close] Author of BODY AND BREAD, one of "Top Titles to Pick Up Now" in the May issue of O, Oprah's Magazine and one of Huffington Post's "Summer Books," will answer questions from August 17 to August 31, 2013.

[close] From the Ancient Native Americans, through the early settlement of Texas by the Spanish, and the establishment of the territory by the Colonial Spanish and later Mexican Government, to the Texas Revolution, the Civil War, the cattle trails, oil boom, and the current history of Texas, there are many fascinating books that describe the historical era's of the great Lone Star State. Post the books that you enjoyed reading and lets also discuss the books that are posted and learn more about the great history of Texas!

[close] Hate wasting time on mediocre books? This club is for you! We read from the Texas Library Association (TLA) 's annually nominated book lists. TLA provides several well-curated lists. These include the 2x2 (age 2-grade 2), Texas Bluebonnet Award (pleasure reading grades 3-6), Lone Star (recreational reading grades 6-8), Tayshas (high school reading), Lariat (outstanding yearly fiction that merits special attention from adult readers), Maverick (graphic novels grades 6-12), Little Maverick (graphic novels grades K-5), Tejas Star (bilingual reading (ages 5-12), Texas Topaz (Nonfiction gems for all ages), and the Spirit of Texas (encourage students to explore current, quality books by Texas authors and illustrators). Sit down a spell and share your opinions and guidance. Which reads are truly the best of the best?