A Corner of White: Book 1 of The Colors of Madeleine by Jaclyn Moriarty Arthur A Levine Nominated by: Svale Reviewed by: aquafortis | T.S. Davis A Matter of Days by Amber Kizer Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers Nominated by: Jen Robinson Reviewed by: Sherry Early A Touch of Scarlet by Eve Marie Mont KTeen Nominated by: SarahP Reviewed …
2013 Nominations: Elementary/Middle-Grade Speculative Fiction
“Who Could That Be at This Hour?” (All the Wrong Questions) by Lemony Snicket Little, Brown Nominated by: Sam @ Parenthetical Reviewed by: Charlotte A Box of Gargoyles by Anne Nesbet HarperCollins Nominated by: Jenn Reese Reviewed by: Charlotte A Question of Magic by E. D. Baker Bloomsbury USA Nominated by: Jennifer Reviewed by: Charlotte | Jennifer | Kristen A …
2013 Nominations: Book Apps
A Shiver of Sharks by Little Bahalia Publishing Little Bahalia Publishing Nominated by: Patricia Tilton Reviewed by: coffeechug A Troop is a Group of Monkeys by Little Bahalia Publishing Little Bahalia Publishing Nominated by: Flowering Minds Reviewed by: coffeechug A Word’s a Bird by Orel Protopopescu Syntonie Nominated by: Joanna Marple Reviewed by: coffeechug A to Sea by Joshua and …
Middle Grade Fiction–Category Description
Middle grade fiction encompasses a wide range of stories that do not have magical elements and are geared toward the 8 to 12 year old age group. These stories could be mysteries, histories, humor, sports, adventure and other tales set in the real world. Books should not contain mature content in regards to violence, sex or language are more appropriate …
Young Adult Fiction– Category Description
The world as it was and is. Not as it could, or would, or should be. Send the dystopias and space operas, the fairies and angels, the blood-suckers, zombies, and alternate realities to SFF. In YA Fiction we are looking for realistic fiction, be it contemporary or historical, funny or mysterious, romantic or adventurous. We want the real world of …
2013 Nominations: Easy Readers/Short Chapter Books
Easy Readers A Big Guy Took My Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems Disney Hyperion Nominated by: Danielle Smith Reviewed by: dianapettis | Reshama A Pet Named Sneaker (Beginner Books(R)) by Joan Heilbroner Random House Books for Young Readers Nominated by: MotherReader Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter by Megan McDonald / G. …
Poetry: The Small but Mighty Genre
Poetry is tiny but mighty in nominations. From words that rhyme, words that flow and shape emotions on all different topics to poetic forms, the Poetry Genre is home to a veritable stew of entries. These books will appeal to the very young, middle grade and/or young adults. What belongs in Poetry? Consider nominating anthologies and poetry collections written by …
Nonfiction Elementary/Middle Grade– Category Description
Nonfiction is the perfect way to introduce elementary and middle grade kids to the amazing world around them from history and biography to art and nature. Science? Math? Animals? Sports? It's all here and more besides! We're looking for titles that are suitable for reading aloud or independently, including picture books, easy readers, and early chapters, text and illustrations or …
Graphic Novels- Category Description
Everyone loves comics…and the graphic storytelling mode goes way beyond Superman! The graphic novels category covers a wide range of stories–everything from wordless picture books appealing to the very young to intense, issue-based young adult novels–all of which tell their stories through serial artwork. We give an award for both the younger graphics and for the young adult graphics. Since …
Fiction Picture Books– Category Description
The category of Fiction Picture Books would appear clearcut: books that are fictional with pictures. Oh, but that simplicity is deceptive. The category contains titles for toddlers and third graders, funny stories and moving tales, history and fantasy, traditions and diversity, elegance and silliness, education and entertainment. An amazing conceptual range for books with typically 32 to 48 pages. …