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 …
2019 Finalists: Easy Readers and Early Chapter Books
Easy Readers Fox & Chick: The Quiet Boat Ride and Other Stories (Early Chapter for Kids, Books about Friendship, Preschool Picture Books) (Amazon, IndieBound) by Sergio Ruzzier Chronicle Books Nominated by: Josh Funk This second book in the Fox & Chick series is written for preschool and up. Kids and adults will laugh and enjoy the book’s comic-book-type format and …
2019 Finalists: Fiction Picture Books and Board Books
Fiction Picture Books A Stone Sat Still: (Environmental and Nature Picture Book for Kids, Perspective Book for Preschool and Kindergarten, Award Winning Illustrator) (Amazon, IndieBound) by Brendan Wenzel Chronicle Books Nominated by: Heidi G. In A Stone Sat Still by Brenden Wenzel, the soft lyrical text examines a wide array of different animal’s perspectives (it was a home, a whole …
2019 Finalists: Elementary/Middle-Grade Speculative Fiction
Cog (Amazon, IndieBound) by Greg van Eekhout, illustrated by Beatrice Blue HarperCollins Nominated by: Violet Cog uses the voice of a robot with artificial intelligence, who looks like a brown-skinned, 12 year old boy, to raise questions about what makes us human. Learning from making mistakes? Our connections with others? After Cog saves a dog from being run over, he …