As is the custom at the beginning of a Cybils cycle, we like to roll out a new logo. However, we’ve come to realize that 1) doing a new logo every year is work, and 2) it’s time for a refresher. So… our amazing graphic designer (and co-blog writer) Sarah Stevenson has worked up a new, all-purpose, every year logo …
The Show Must Go On: A Call for Volunteers
Life still isn’t back to “normal” (we are starting to wonder what “normal” was and if there really was such a thing). School is probably virtual (or if it’s in-person, it’s fraught with anxiety). Most places are still closed, or if they’re open, it’s only in a limited capacity. And so, we do what we bookish people do: we read! …
Cybils and COVID-19: Some Changes
We here at the Cybils want to recognize excellence and kid-friendly-ness in as many books as possible. This is why, over the years, our categories have expanded to include a huge variety of ages and genres. We feel it is important to highlight the excellence that is going on in all areas of the publishing industry. That said, 2020 is a …
Cybils 2020: We Need Your Help!
The CYBILS Board has been meeting to plan the upcoming year and given the global pandemic, we have some concerns about how you are doing and if you have had access to books that would be eligible for this upcoming CYBILS Award Cycle. To help us make informed decisions, we are asking that you take this short CYBILS Feedback Form. The …
Cybils Awards TBR Reading Challenge
First of all: All of us here at the Cybils are hoping that you are well, adjusting to our new stay-at-home “normal” and are staying safe! With that in mind, we have something fun for you to do! Spring Reading sounds so much more fun than “spring cleaning,” doesn’t it? More time at home means more time for reading … …
KidLitCon 2020
Now that we’ve finished the Cybils season, we can turn our attention to the next big thing: KidLitCon 2020! If you haven’t heard, it’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year, and is sponsored by the Ann Arbor Public Library and the Cybils! It’s March 27 and 28 and the registration deadline is in one week: February 24th. Check out the …
The 2019 CYBILS Winners!
We’d first like to thank all our round two judges for their time and deliberation. As always, they did a fantastic job, and we’re so happy with the winners this year. And so, without further ado, here they are! Board Books Jump! (Amazon, IndieBound) by Tatsuhide Matsuoka Gecko Press Nominated by: Terry Doherty Move outdoors or to the gymnasium before sharing this …
Tomorrow! Cybils Winners Announced! Be there!
Just a reminder that our favorite day — CYBILS WINNERS DAY! — is nigh! At 9:30 a.m. PST TOMORROW (February 14th) we’ll announce this year’s CYBILS winners!! You’ll want to come back for that; the winners this year are FANTASTIC! While you’re waiting for the winners to be announced, please consider making a donation to support the Cybils mission. Your donation …
REVIEW: Patron Saints of Nothing
Our final review for the season (yay!) is of Young Adult Fiction finalist On The Come Up (Amazon, IndieBound). And because it’s the last one, here’s a review I did on my blog Book Nut. I wrote: Thomas is a talented writer, telling stories that not only are representative for the world around her and accessible to her target audience, but …
REVIEW: Maybe He Just Likes You
Today we’re featuring a review by Middle Grade Fiction judge Jaymie, who blogs at The Neverending TBR. She reviewed finalist Maybe He Just Likes You (Amazon, IndieBound), writing: This is an important book for middle grade readers, especially upper elementary students and middle school students. It gives language to kids for this very specific and nuanced kind of bullying and harassment. …