Each year, a selection committee through Texas Library Association selects 20 books to be a part of the "Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List". Students in grades 3-5 are encouraged to read a minimum of five books from the current master list (or have the books read aloud to them). Once they reach 5 they have the opportunity to vote for their favorite title during the month of January each year. The author of the book receiving the most votes statewide is declared the winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award. Students who participate in the Texas Bluebonnet program will be invited to attend a "Bluebonnet" lunch celebration in the library to receive recognition and preview the new Bluebonnet nominee list for the upcoming school year. For more information about the Texas Bluebonnet Award list please visit the TLA site.