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Kentucky Bluegrass Award

Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University. 2. http:/kba.nku.edu. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University. 3. . The Kentucky Bluegrass Award is an annual award for the best books as chosen by the students of Kentucky.GOAL:

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Kentucky Bluegrass Award

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    1. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 1 Kentucky Bluegrass Award

    2. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 2 http:/kba.nku.edu

    3. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 3 The Kentucky Bluegrass Award is an annual award for the best books as chosen by the students of Kentucky. GOAL: “To encourage the students of Kentucky K through 12 to read quality children’s literature.”

    4. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 4 The key element is that it is a children’s choice award. Approximately 45 states in the US now have such an award for children’s literature.

    5. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 5 Who may participate? All Kentucky public and private schools as well as public libraries are welcome to participate in the program.

    6. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 6 Author Alan Schroeder, winner of the KBA in 1998 stated that an author always likes to receive an award, but it is especially significant when it comes from the children themselves.

    7. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 7 History of the KBA KBA began with a $2,000.00 grant from the Ashland Oil Company. The first winner (1983) was Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg. In 1989 two divisions, K-3 and 4-8 were created.

    8. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 8 Prior to their release of the 2000-2001 Master Lists, the KBA committee agreed to create four divisions--K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. In April 2001, the first winners of each of these divisions were announced.

    9. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 9 Recent winners 2006 K-2: Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Hyperion) by Mo Willems 3-5: The Report Card (Simon & Schuster) by Andrew Clements 6-8: So B. It (HarperCollins) by Sarah Weeks 9-12: Looking for Alaska (Penguin) by John Green

    10. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 10 Implementing the KBA Program Program can be easily implemented. No participation fee. Materials made available on line in late April, e.g. Master lists Tally Sheets

    11. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 11 Voting Aid the KBA voting process at your school or library by using the ballot and tally sheet links provided. At the end of the KBA year, count the ballots and submit the results using the tally sheet. Teachers, Librarians, and any interested adults are encouraged to nominate books for each year's KBA Master Lists. Please use the link provided to nominate as many books as you like.

    12. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 12 Ballots All participating students must read at least two books from the current Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master Lists before they are eligible to cast a vote for their favorite book. Using the ballots provided, students should specify which books they have read from the Master Lists, then select their favorite book.

    13. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 13 K – 2 Ballot

    14. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 14 3 – 5 Ballot

    15. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 15 Tallying Votes

    16. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 16 K – 2 Tally Sheet

    17. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 17 3 – 5 Tally Sheet

    18. Dr. D. Bowen Eastern Kentucky University 18 KBA Paraphernalia KBA Stamp KBA Bookmarks KBA Pencils KBA Seals KBA Spine Labels

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