While nominations are open in all categories, we're also featuring a few genres at a time over the first few days — Eds. The graphic novel is one of the most versatile categories of children's literature, combining pictures and words to form a seamless flow of story on almost any topic imaginable. Unlike standard 32-page picture books, targeted largely to …
2009 Nominations: Middle Grade/YA Non-Fiction
While nominations are open in all categories, we're also featuring a few genres at a time over the first few days — Eds. School Library Journal says that kids are paying more attention to nonfiction. Amen! 2009 has been a stellar year for the facts, and this is the spot to nominate informational books for older children and teenagers: biography, …
Quick facts about opening day
We had 5,288 page views on October 2nd. The first nomination came in from Kate Messner, who nominated "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead. Congrats to Kate and thanks to everyone who's jumping in there with nominations. We're up to 380 books so far. Wow. -Anne
Non-Fiction Picture Books Panel
Meet our panelists and judges for Non-Fiction Picture Books–a truly diverse crop of writers, readers, librarians and teachers poised to find this year’s best in NFPB and information books. Panel Organizer: Jone MacCulloch, Check It Out Panelists (Round I Judges): Bill and Karen, Literate LivesKara Dean, Not Just For Kids Amanda Goldfuss, ACPL Mock Sibert Jone Rush MacCulloch (see panel …
Middle Grade Fiction Panel
Middle Grade Fiction is our spotlighted panel today, and the seven Round I Judges and five Round II Judges are coming from all over the blogosphere to read the best in fiction for readers ages eight to twelve. Panel Organizer: Kerry Millar, Shelf Elf Panelists (Round I Judges): Sherry Early, SemicolonMelissa Fox, Book Nut Abby Johnson, Abby the Librarian Kyle …
2009 Nominations: Non-Fiction/Information Picture Books
While nominations are open in all categories, we're also featuring a few genres at a time over the first few days — Eds. Kids love interesting non-fiction books. Kids love information books. And the sky is the limit for kids' interests. The Non-fiction/Information Picture Book category is looking for stunning, visual nominees that capture the curiosity and wonder of children …
2009 Nominations
Poetry
While nominations are open in all categories, we're also featuring a few genres at a time over the first few days — Eds.WHAT BELONGS IN THE POETRY CATEGORY: Poetry collections, whether for toddlers, school-aged kids or teens. If it's a picture book that consists of a single poem, it belongs with the appropriate category of picture books. If it's a …
2009 Nominations are now closed
Welcome to the 2009 Cybils awards. Our nominations are closed for this year but there's more fun to come. Our finalists are announced on January 1st, so there's a reason to wake up early on New Year's Day. Read on for the full list of nominations …
Reminder
This is it, everyone. The countdown has begun. Nominations open at one minute after the stroke of midnight Pacific time tonight. Remember, there'll be an electronic form available instead of leaving nominations in the comments. Read about it here. The rest of the panelists will be announced tomorrow Friday too. Our apologies for the delay. We were figuring out who …
Science Fiction and Fantasy Panel
This year we've got TWO sets of Round I Judges for SFF, because we get so many wonderful (and sometimes lengthy) nominations in this category. The great part is we get to involve even more enthusiastic bloggers in the process. Panel Organizer: Sheila Ruth, Wands and Worlds Panelists (Round I Judges), MG/Elementary: Anamaria Anderson, bookstogether Cindy Hannikman, Fantasy Book Critic …