2. The purpose of the Kentucky Bluegrass Awards is to encourage children to read quality children’s literature. That’s a fancy way of saying “getting kids to read great books.” The KBA is a kids’ choice award, which means only kids in Kentucky, grades K-12, get to vote on the winners!

3. Remember last year’s winner? Trouper written and illustrated by Meg Kearney. Trouper is based on a true rescue story about a dog with three legs who wishes for a home. Will he be the perfect pet for a lucky boy? Look for it in our library! Copyright 2012, Candlewick

4. This is the symbol of the Kentucky Bluegrass Awards. Are you ready to hear the new nominees for the 2015-2016 school year?

5. There are so many different kinds of birds—and those birds build so many different kinds of nests to keep their babies cozy! Read about this incredible variety of nests, written by Jennifer Ward and illustrated by Steve Jenkins, who is also nominated for the 2016 KBA. To see birds that have built nest in some strange places, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=FioKZ1A6WQo Author: Jennifer Ward Copyright 2014, Beach Lane Books

6. Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen. At the end of the week, Lobo will say the Pledge of Allegiance at a special ceremony. Libby is also learning the Pledge this week, at school—at the end of the week, she will stand up in front of everyone and lead the class in the Pledge. Libby and Lobo practice together—asking questions and sharing stories and memories—until they both stand tall and proud, with their hands over their hearts. Copyright 2014, Random House Children’s Books. Author Pat Mora

7. Copyright 2014, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Authors Steve Jenkins and Robin Page are married and live in Boulder, Colorado. This book contains 25 animals who explain why they look the way they do! To watch Steve Jenkins at work making one of his books; The Animal Book, click on this link: http://stevejenkinsbooks.com/making_books_video.html http://stevejenkinsbooks.com/making_books_video.html

8. This book just ate my dog is a story about a little girl, a big dog, and a very badly-behaved book! Bella is taking her dog for a stroll across the page when something odd happens. Her dog disappears! Read this book to find out how you can help! Copyright 2014, Henry Holt & Co. Author Richard Byrne

9. Copyright 2015, Penguin Young Readers Group Author Lynn Cullen In 1796, George Washington sits down to have his portrait painted by his usual portraitist, Gilbert Stuart. What results is a hilarious chain of events, a giant mess…and a painting that will be remembered for centuries to come.

10. Copyright 2014, Chronicle Books, LLC. Author Lizi Boyd This is a book with no words; it is known as a wordless picture book. Inside a tent it's cozy. But what is going on outside? Is it dark? Is it scary? Not if you have your trusty flashlight! Take a look at the amazing things hidden in the dark in this book by Lizi Boyd! To view the trailer for this book, click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjRov koFSE0&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjRov koFSE0&feature=player_embedded

11. This is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh- La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch, and he fits right in with his poodle sisters. But one day, a chance encounter leads Gaston to realize that he is a bulldog, not a poodle! Can Gaston figure out where he really belongs? Copyright 2014, Atheneum Books for Young Readers. Meet Kelly DiPucchio

12. A hungry monkey spies a bunch of bananas across the water on a little island and plans to cross over to get them. Easy, right? Wrong! Find out what happens when a hungry shark decides that monkey would make a tasty treat! Copyright: Abrams, Harry N.; Inc. 2014 To watch a book trailer for The Monkey Goes Bananas, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMDWRa a7gFA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMDWRa a7gFA Author C. P. Bloom For more of Monkey’s adventures, look for The Monkey and the Bee in the library!

13. Copyright 2015, Penguin Young Readers Group Author: Matt De La Pena Illustrated by Christian Robinson Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them.

14. Grandpa Tu is famous for his special noodles, and as the emperor's birthday approaches, he teaches his granddaughter, Mei, the family trade. Will Mei be able to find the magic to make these special noodles? Copyright 2014, Scholastic, Inc. Author Roseanne Greenfield Thong

15. Wonder which book you will vote for this year? It’s hard to tell…because everybody knows you can’t judge a book by its cover!