Howard County Book Connection 2025-2026
Bright Red Fruit
by Safia Elhillo
Events: Join co-curricular & library events celebrating Bright Red Fruit.
More information: Resources for Bright Red Fruit.
The Don Bauder Awards are open to all current HCC credit students who have read all or part of this year’s chosen book and who choose to respond and reflect on the book in an essay or via creative expression. There are two award categories: the Essay Award and the Creative Expression Award.
The Howard County Book Connection, founded in 2003, seeks to connect our community through shared learning experiences that promote productive dialogue, critical thinking, and intellectual enrichment.