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A Year of Alabama Books

"A Year of Alabama Books" is a reading program from the Alabama Center for the Book that coordinates books by Alabama writers to the months of the calendar year. The program is not tied to a particular year; you can pick it up at any point and start from there.

Two reading lists have been prepared: one list for children and younger teens and one list for adults and older teens. The lists can be used by teachers, parents, book clubs, and anyone interested in getting better acquainted with the wide range of Alabama literature.

Click to download a bookmark version of the reading lists for "A Year of Alabama Books" (pdf format).

Expanded versions of the two lists explain the monthly tie-ins and provide additional book suggestions.

Click here to get an expanded version of the reading list for adults and older teens (html format).

Click here to get an expanded version of the reading list for children and teens (html format).

Last updated on 2008-09-04.