The Cybils '09 season is launching soon and we need judges in every genre of children's and YA literature. If you: blog about some aspect of children's or teen books on at least a somewhat consistent basis; or contribute regularly to a group blog about same; know a thing or two about what kids/teens are reading these days; are planning …
Judging Stuff, Part I
The call for judges will go out very, very soon. Like, about a day or so after this is posted. But I didn't want you to just skim through all the stuff there is to know. Please, pretty please, read this before diving into the whole judging thing. Overview There are two rounds of judging, and two types of judges. …
Soft launch
We'll be fiddling with the new header and layout this week in preparation for the 2009 season. Stay tuned …
Right Up Our Alley
Since one of our major criteria for award-winning books here at the Cybils is kid appeal, we were stoked to find out about a new award for YA literature that recognizes that same quality. The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) recently announced the finalists for the inaugural Amelia Elizabeth Walden …
Great Publishing Panelists, Batman
Our Cybils panelists and judges are bloggers and teachers, librarians and, yes, writers–some of whom have books coming out this summer. Here are just a few–and if we've missed anyone, feel free to leave a note in the comments! June 9: Mare's War by Tanita S. Davis (Finding Wonderland) – Sci-Fi/Fantasy judging panelist June 9: The Old Blue Pickup Truck …
Cybils on Top 100 Poetry Blogs!
The Cybils have gotten another nod of recognition–we've made it to the list of Top 100 Poetry Blogs published by Online University Reviews! Their comprehensive list includes blogs by or about poets, blogs promoting poetry for children, and video/audio poetry blogs. It's an excellent resource, and we're proud to be in such illustrious company. We're in the section listing sites …
BEA and Bloggers, Perfect Together
Going to BEA? Lucky duck. Cybils and the KidLitosphere will be ably represented there by Pam Coughlin and Sheila Ruth. Here's some info Sheila sent into me about their fabulous presence there: Pam Coughlan and I are participating in a "Blogger signing" thing (like an author autographing session, except for bloggers) at the booth of the company responsible for NetGalley, …
New Blog Announcement: Booklights
I am happy to announce the launch of a new children's book blog from PBS Parents, Booklights. Pam Coughlan (MotherReader), Susan Kusel (Wizards Wireless), and I (Jen Robinson) will be working with Gina Montefusco from PBS, along with various guest contributors, to bring literacy and reading content to the PBS Parents audience. The goal of Booklights, in line with the …
The Amazing Gregory K.
Crap! I totally forgot to publicize Gotta Book's poetry blitz. That was SO on my list of things to do for this month. I'm such a bad virtual friend. Actually, since I've met Gotta Book's Gregory K. in person, I'm a bad friend, period. I hope he still loves us and comes back to judge again next year (gulp). Here's …
Cybils bookmarks
We have gorgeous bookmarks in house. They list all the 2008 Cybils winners and contact info for Kelly and myself, plus of course our website URL. If you'd like me to send you an envelope of 30-40 or so, email me your name and address at anne (at) bookbuds (dot) net. I'll send more if you want. I ordered 5,000 …