Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Grades K-2, 2018-2025 Book Discussion Kits
Explore the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA)’s curated collection of Bluegrass Award nominee and winning titles for kindergarten through grade 2.
To reserve a kit, simply contact your local public library.
Each KDLA Bluegrass Awards K-2 Kit includes one copy of every nominated title, plus a Spanish edition when available. You’ll also receive a guide featuring story synopses and author and illustrator biographies.
- 854 Resources including
- 145 Videos
- 51 Book Readings
- 140 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
35+ Resources8 Awards





We Don't Eat Our Classmates
20+ Resources5 Awards

The Book That Almost Rhymed
20+ Resources6 Awards








Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals
by Katy S. Duffield and Mike Orodán
15+ Resources3 Awards


Millie Fleur's Poison Garden
15+ Resources4 Awards




Mr. S: A First Day of School Book
15+ Resources5 Awards


Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins
by Michelle Meadows and Ebony Glenn
10+ Resources2 Awards




My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World
by Rebecca Bond and Salley Mavor
10+ Resources1 Awards

Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note
by Susan Verde, Courtney Sheinmel, and Heather Ross
10+ Resources1 Awards



