Are you ready? Let’s go! It’s time to introduce the finalists for the 2024 CYBILS Awards. The judges read more than 1,000 books written for kids, tweens, teens, and young adults. In three months! We think think they deserve a round of applause. 👏 With all of the amazing books you nominated and submitted, the judges had some really tough …
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#CYBILS2024 Finalists for Nonfiction
ELEMENTARY NONFICTION | MIDDLE-GRADE NONFICTION | HIGH SCHOOL NONFICTION ELEMENTARY NONFICTION A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Erin Frankel, illustrated by Paola Escobar Random House Studio Nominated by: Sarah Polumsky This starts with Jose’s passion for cooking as a young boy. We see his love and bonding with his …
#CYBILS2024 Finalists for Young Adult Fiction
Everything We Never Had Randy Ribay Kokila Nominated by: Richetta Enzo describes his anxiety as “murder hornets” when the news of the world and doom-scrolling overwhelm him. As he tries to learn how to process his emotions healthily, the COVID-19 pandemic forces his unlikeable grandfather, Emil, out of his retirement community and into Enzo’s room, displacing him and his …
#CYBILS2024 Finalists for Elementary/Middle-Grade Fiction
A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) Lisa Yee, illustrated by Dan Santat Random House Books for Young Readers Nominated by: aquafortis Lisa Yee’s A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) is accompanied by fabulous illustrations and cover art by Dan Santat. This powerhouse duo tells the story of Olivia Zang and her misfit classmates/teammates/friends as they learn to become secret agents in …
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#CYBILS2024 Finalists for Speculative Fiction
Elementary/Middle-Grade | Young Adult Elementary/Middle-Grade Speculative Fiction Accidental Demons Clare Edge HarperCollins Nominated by: Joy McCullough Bernadette Crowley – Ber for short – has grown up a proud member of a family of blood witches who trace their roots back to Ireland. Ber’s extra strong magic was always an asset until her recent …
#CYBILS2024 Finalists for Fiction Picture Books & Board Books
Board Books | Fiction Picture Books BOARD BOOKS Barn in Spring: Out to Explore on the Farm – A Beautiful Story of Togetherness, Adventure and Love (Barn In Seasonal Series) Griffith, Chambrae, illustrated by Morley, Taia, Cottage Door Press (Editor) Cottage Door Press Nominated by: Angie This sturdy board book will be the perfect …
#CYBILS2024 Finalists for Graphic Novels
Elementary/Middle Grade | Young Adult ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE-GRADE GRAPHIC NOVELS Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: A Graphic Novel Mai K. Nguyen, illustrated by Mai K. Nguyen Viking Books for Young Readers Nominated by: Gary Anderson Anzu and the Realm of Darkness takes readers into the mythological Japanese underworld called Yomi. Anzu inadvertantly finds herself there after following …
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#CYBILS2024 Finalists for Poetry
Poetry Collections | Novels in Verse POETRY COLLECTION A Planet Is a Poem Amanda West Lewis, illustrated by Oliver Averill Kids Can Press, Ltd Nominated by: Katy K. Come take a tour of our solar system where you’ll encounter familiar favorites (like Mercury, Venus, and Mars) and meet some less popular members too (like Arrokoth, the …