If you haven't heard of the blog Guys Lit Wire yet, then you're missing out–and I'm not just saying that because I'm the webmaster over there. Guys Lit Wire is all about connecting teen guys (well, and girls, too) with great books, from middle grade and YA fiction to adult crossover titles. Founded by Colleen Mondor of Chasing Ray (who …
Nominations Reminders of Critical Importance
As the nominations come pouring in, we've been tremendously excited about this year's Cybils–but we also want to make sure that you know where to look if you have questions about the nominations process or the categories! You know where to find the nomination form–that much is clear from all the great titles you've been nominating–but if you're wondering things …
Thanks, Angela!
I made a promise on Facebook a couple weeks ago to give a shout-out to the person who nominated Suzanne Collins' "Mockingjay." I haven't finished reading it myself, but there's no escaping news of it this year. As a fantasy fan (and wannabe fantasy author) I'm always glad to see the genre grabbing mainstream headlines. So thanks go to Angela …
Nomination Form 2010
Just click here. Nominations remain open until October 15th at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. Update: Pretty please read our very simple nomination rules. Some of you have been listing books that aren't eligible. Thanks!
2010 Nominations
Young Adult Fiction
You'll find no dragons or magic, robots or vampires here. Just real people, in the real world, in real situations. In a good YA novel teens will find themselves and discover their world. A great YA novel will do both of those while respecting and appealing to its audience. We are looking for a handful of the greatest teen novels …
2010 Nominations
Fiction Picture Books
The category of Fiction Picture Books seems so clearcut as simply books that are fictional in nature and contain pictures. Oh, but there is so much more. The genre contains titles for toddlers and third graders, funny stories and moving tales, history and fantasy, traditions and diversity, elegance and silliness, education and entertainment. All these types of books must be …
2010 Nominations
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Science fiction and fantasy takes us to realms of the imagination: places and times and realities where the rules of life may be different than our own and where the impossible and improbable become real. But good science fiction and fantasy does more than that: it asks, "What if?" It makes us think. It holds up a mirror to our …
2010 Nominations
Middle Grade/YA Nonfiction
True stories, right here! Nominate the year's best nonfiction for older children and teens. We celebrate accurate, well-written books with kid/teen appeal–sports, biography, memoir, essays, science, art, history, how-to, current events, and more. In 2009, Pamela S. Turner's The Frog Scientist took the top Cybils honor in this category. Which book will it be this year? Add your nomination to …
2010 Nominations
Graphic Novels
The Graphic Novels category showcases your choice of the best titles published between Oct. 15, 2009, and Oct. 15, 2010. To be eligible for this category, the stories you nominate should be written in a comic-style format throughout the book. Large chunks of text make a story into a hybrid novel, which might fit better in midgrade, sci-fi fantasy, or …
2010 Nominations: Nonfiction Picture Books
Kids love interesting nonfiction books. Kids love information books. And the sky’s the limit for kids' interests. The Nonfiction Picture Book category is looking for stunning, visual nominees that capture the curiosity and wonder of children of all ages by providing lots of great information. From science to art, history to sports, or current events to biographies, will the book …