As a bookseller, I (sometimes) notice trends in children’s books, and this year it has seemed to me that there have been a LOT of birding books. (This is not just in kids books; we have a TON of bird books for adults too!) I don’t know if it was the pandemic that made everyone interested in birds and birding, …
#CybilsAwards Booklist: Libraries
I am a sucker for books about books and libraries, and there’s quite a handful this year. Though, it seems like it leans younger this year – not too many books for middle grade and YA books about libraries. What we need are more adventures in enchanted libraries out there. Get to work, publishers and authors! Until then, enjoy these! …
#CybilsAwards Book Lists: Classic Tales Retold
In my searching through the nominations/submissions, looking for theme ideas, I noticed that there were a lot of books this year that were retelling or expanding upon classic stories. There are some really fun retellings on this list. Enjoy! Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore Feiwel & Friends Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix by …
#CybilsAwards Book Lists: Moon and Sky
I’m a bit late for the eclipse that happened back in October, or even the full moon this month, but I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to highlight the moon (and sky) books! I got pretty literal with this list: if “moon” or “sky” was in the title, it went on the list. Moonlight Prance by Serena Gingold Allen, illustrated …
#CybilsAwards Book Lists: Indigenous Voices
It’s Native American Heritage Month, and like last year we want to celebrate the Native Voices books that were nominated or submitted this year. It’s a good list. Enjoy! Powwow Day by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight Charlesbridge Berry Song by Michaela Goade Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Sky Wolf’s Call: The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge by Eldon …
#CybilsAward Book List: Civic Engagement
Election day was last Tuesday, and whatever you feel about the outcome, there is one thing I have noticed: there are more books talking about civil rights, voting, community building, sustainable living, environmentalism, and activism for kids! We thought we’d feature a few that were nominated this year. This Little Voter by Ann Bonnie, Illustrated by Carol Herring little bee …
#CybilsAwards Book List: Forests!
I love fall (honestly: who doesn’t): the changing colors, the crisp air, the falling leaves. And there’s something about fall that makes me want to take a walk through a forest. (I’m usually a beach person!) There’s so much to enjoy in a forest, and here is a collection of our current 2022 nominees and submissions to celebrate all things …
2022 Cybils: Publisher/Author Submissions OPEN
Dear publishers and authors, The public has weighed in, nominating favorite titles, and we hope that some of yours were among them. If not, never fear, now is your turn! Between now and October 26, publishers and authors may submit your own eligible titles for consideration, up to 10% of your books published in 2022, rounded. (If you published fewer …
2022 Cybils: Nominations Open NOW
It’s TIME! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our category descriptions. If you don’t know where the book should go, please read through the descriptions to help you decide. If you’re still not quite sure, make your best guess, and we can straighten things out behind the scenes. (If you’re stumped for ideas, you can check out …
2022 Cybils: Nominations are Upon Us!
It is that time, already! (I feel like that should be a question: it is that time, ALREADY? Where did the time go?) Time to gear up for this year’s nominations for the best of the kid-friendly children’s literature! In preparation, check out our category descriptions and idea boards and start thinking about them. The nominations open on October 1st …