Before we wrap things up completely and move off into the post-season, I wanted to give a shout-out to the books celebrating the Black Experience on the younger end of the reading age. We’ll be quiet for a bit, but then we’ll pick up with backlist lists. If you have any good theme suggestions, let us know! Baby Young, Gifted, …
The 2021 Cybils Winners!
As we wrap up another year, we sit back and marvel at how many people are willing to step up and participate, to help out, to find and read all the books, and to make decisions that pick books we feel are excellent, and yet kid-friendly. We are grateful for everyone’s support and help and are glad we have come …
2021 Winners Announced TOMORROW!
Just a quick reminder that the winners of the 2021 Cybils will be announced tomorrow, February 14, 2022 at 9 a.m. PST. Be here! We’re excited about this year’s winners!
The 2021 Cybils Finalists!
We get to this point every year, where we’re revealing the finalists, and every year we say the same thing: we are supremely grateful for our volunteers who read tons and tons of books over the past two and a half months. It sounds trite, but we really do mean it! Without the people reading and logging and discussing and …
#CybilsAwards Book Lists: Dinosaurs and Dragons!
Ah, two timeless animals, one real, but has mythical status; the other mythical, but we wish were real. Dragons: the beasts from mythology, large, fire-breathing, flying monsters that we love to imagine as both terrifying and benevolent and that appeal to all kids, no matter age, size, or gender. And Dinosaurs: the beasts from Earth’s past, large, fire-breathing, flying monsters …
#CybilsAwards Booklists: Indigenous Voices
It is American Thanksgiving this week, a time for families to get together, eat lots of food, maybe watch football, and reflect on what they are grateful for. This year, though, we wanted to take a moment to highlight Indigenous voices, their stories, and how vital they are to the world. The books on this list are written by Indigenous …
#CybilsAwards Booklists: Mindfulness, Peace, and Hope
It’s been a heck of a year (or two) for pretty much everyone, and that’s been reflected in the publishing world as well. There is a bunch of books on mindfulness, hope, having empathy for others, and peace in general. It’s not just for kids: we could all use a little more of that every day! My Thoughts Are …
#CybilsAwards Book Lists: Nature!
It’s the time of year where, for many of us, the leaves start to turn and fall, and the air gets crisp and cold. It’s a delightful time of year, and so we’re celebrating with picture books about all things nature this week. Let’s Find Momo Outdoorsby Andrew KnappQuirk Books Woodland Dance! by Sandra BoyntonWorkman Publishing Fatima’s Great Outdoorsby …
#CybilsAwards Book List: All the Spooky Scary Reads
Welcome to the 2021 Cybils Book Lists! Instead of individual reviews this year, we’re going to pick a theme and highlight as many as we can in one post. Since today is Halloween, what better theme to start off with than spooky, scary books? Ghosts, vampires, monsters, witches… some of them are scary, some of them are charming. We’ve pulled …
In Memorium: Teri Lessene
We here at Cybils are saddened to learn of the death of Teri Lesesne, @librarynana. As well as being a professional colleague and personal friend to many of us, Teri brought her enthusiasm and knowledge of children’s books to the Cybils Awards, serving as a panelist for many years. Her family has asked that donations be made in honor of …