With the dawn of a new year upon us, what better time to introduce a collection of books that explore the future. These books are about the future. And some of them are tense (read: big, heavy subjects). True stories and (science) fictional tales. Subjects rooted in the last century, and some in dimensions beyond ours. Good guys and bad …
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Wind, Weather & Other Natural Forces | #CYBILS2024 Book List
What is it about the weather? Extreme or mundane, it always gives us something to talk about! [There’s even a television commercial about our weather addiction.] So of course we had to create a book list featuring Mother Nature in all her glory. True stories of survival in extreme conditions Weather allegory and poetry. People whose lives and careers were …
A Tapestry of Tales: Folklore from Around the World #CYBILS2024 Book List
What we love about this year’s collection of nominated and submitted folklore is the rich diversity of the cultures represented. [See list below]. Readers are immersed in Legends that are centuries old but freshly told. Tales with magic to capture the imagination. Stories where natural and unexplained worlds collide. through stories told visually in graphic novels and picture books, …
SWISH! Books for Basketball Fans #CYBILS2024
No matter what level you play, basketball season is underway. And these books? Well, they’re a slam dunk for fans of the game and those who are fascinated by the history of the sport. *There are superstars kids know … and stats they don’t. * Meet trailblazers in the women’s and men’s games, whose stories are told vividly in picture …
Play Ball! 3 Books @ Women in Baseball
“There’s no crying in baseball!” Did you say that in your head (or outloud voice) when you saw the post title? That line from A League of Their Own has to be one of the most quoted sports movie references around. [If we’re off base, let us know!] So what does that famous line have to do with this trio …
Once Upon a Time: #CYBILS2024 Fairy Tales Book List
Fractured, remixed, and retold. Familiar and new. Contemporary. These books tell lots of different stories – some familiar, some new. Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Riding Hood. Whether it’s a picture book or a YA fantasy, what they all have in common is that “once upon a time” feel. For more stories that feature family, food, community, and …
Thanks, Gratitude, and Kindness
What would Thanksgiving weekend would be without a post-feast turkey sandwich (or two)? It’s tradition. Why not re-feast on the seasonal togetherness vibes, too? Now serving: a platter of #CYBILS2024 books that focus on family, lost and found; connections and relationships; cultural and seasonal traditions; and thankfulness, kindness, and gratitude. For more stories that feature family, food, community, and tradition, …
These Books Breathe Fire: 6 Books for Dragon Fans
This list breathes fire. Ha! Friendly monsters, fearsome beasts, dragon quests, and of course some fire-breathing creatures! Sure, there are fantasy stories, but were you expecting a re-imagining of the evacuation of Dunkirk? planning a visit to the post office of the dragon tamer? Finding dragons hiding in a group home? Dragoncraft by Dorothy A Winsor Young Adult Speculative Fiction …
Comfort Food: The Book List #CYBILS2024
Today we’re whipping up some book deliciousness. Shall we keep going with our metaphors? Okay! Read on to taste stories where characters stir the pots; wanna-be chefs mix it up in cooking competitions; where ingredient “mishaps” create new family recipes; secret ingredients are shared; and food feeds our souls! From passing down family recipes to saving the family business to …
GOAL! A Trio of Women in Soccer Books
If ever there was a “year in women’s sports,” 2024 would certainly rank among them. From the Summer Olympic games to the WNBA – and beyond – there is a surge of interest in female athletes. And not just among girls. Sports fans love their sports and the athletes who play the game. Introduce young readers with the women who …