This category is a perennial favorite, but don't let the 32-page limit and all those pretty pictures fool you. It takes a sharp eye and a sharper mind to appreciate how text and illustration work together to create a singular experience for a child (or parent). We're pleased that a number of newcomers to the Cybils are among this year's judges.
Round One
Jen Robinson
Jen Robinson's Book Page
Travis Jonkers
100 Scope Notes
Dawn Mooney
5 Minutes for Books
Rebecca Reid
Rebecca Reads
Natalia Ortega-Brown
Picture Book Review of the Day
Debbie Nance
ReaderBuzz
Pam Coughlan
MotherReader
Round Two
Eliza Brown
Shop Talk of Carle Museum
Camille Parker
A Curious Thing
Jonathan Kemmerer
Picture Books Review
Susan Kusel
Wizards Wireless
Kristen Remenar
Kristen Remenar
Looking forward to see what comes of this category. Have fun judges!
Posted by: Nichole | October 01, 2011 at 12:48 PM
By mistake, I selected the Fiction Picture Books for Lipman Pike: America's First Home Run King. It should have been in the Non-Fiction Picture Book. How do I correct? Thank you!!
Posted by: Lois Hume | October 14, 2011 at 05:41 AM
Like the poster above, I nominated a book in the wrong category as I was in a hurry - knew it was at deadline. The Crossing should be in Non-fiction picture book category, I think. Though maybe it is fiction as it is an account that comes from a fictionalized premise - Sacagewea's baby telling the story.
Posted by: Leah Miren | October 15, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Leah, The Crossing was originally nominated in NFPB, but the Library of Congress lists it as fiction---probably for the very reason you mentioned---so it was moved to Fiction Picture Books.
Lois emailed, so we replied via email. Her nomination was moved for fictionalization also.
Posted by: Fiona | October 17, 2011 at 01:01 PM