While nominations are open in all categories, we're also featuring a few genres at a time over the first few days — Eds.WHAT BELONGS IN THE POETRY CATEGORY: Poetry collections, whether for toddlers, school-aged kids or teens. If it's a picture book that consists of a single poem, it belongs with the appropriate category of picture books. If it's a …
Science Fiction and Fantasy Panel
This year we've got TWO sets of Round I Judges for SFF, because we get so many wonderful (and sometimes lengthy) nominations in this category. The great part is we get to involve even more enthusiastic bloggers in the process. Panel Organizer: Sheila Ruth, Wands and Worlds Panelists (Round I Judges), MG/Elementary: Anamaria Anderson, bookstogether Cindy Hannikman, Fantasy Book Critic …
Middle Grade/Young Adult Non-Fiction Panel
Non-Fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adult readers, or NFMG/YA for short, has an excellent panel of new folks, old folks, all great-to-have-them folks: Panel Organizer: Susan Thomsen, Chicken Spaghetti Panelists (Round I Judges): Alicia Blowers, The LibrariYAnSarah Rettger, Archimedes Forgets Jennie Rothschild, Biblio File Jill Tullo, The Well-Read Child Erin Walker, Erin Explores YA Round II Judges: Wendy Burton, …
Fiction Picture Books Panel
Our Fiction Picture Books panelists are a truly diverse bunch, with a blend of familiar faces and new friends prepared to find you the best in writing and illustration for kids this year. Panel Organizer: Pam Coughlan, MotherReader Panelists (Round I Judges): Shelly Burns, Write for a ReaderPam Coughlan (see panel organizer)Katie Harvey, Katie's Literature LoungeTravis Jonker, 100 Scope NotesNatasha …
Introducing Pam Coughlan, Fiction Picture Books
Today we meet Pamela Coughlan, category organizer for Fiction Picture Books: I am the mother of two girls, ages ten and thirteen, and a voracious reader. Hence the Mother and Reader part of my blog name. At MotherReader, I review children's literature from board books to Young Adult – when I'm in the mood to review anything at all – …
The Poetry Panel
Whether you're the type of poetry fan who likes your verse free or metered, you'll find a lot to love in this category of the Cybils. Our enthusiasts and experts are ready to get to work to winnow out the best in poetry books for young readers. Panel Organizer: Kelly Fineman, Writing and Ruminating Panelists (Round I Judges): Bruce Black, …
Introducing Kerry Millar, Middle Grade Fiction
Today we meet Kerry Millar, who returns this year as our category organizer for Middle Grade Fiction: Hello to all Cybilites! I'm thrilled to be back for my third year with the Cybils and my second year as the category organizer and one of the judges for Middle Grade Fiction. This year I'm spending my working days with a gaggle …
Graphic Novels Panel
We've been working hard behind the scenes on the judging assignments, and we've put together an enthusiastic panel of fans and bloggers to read the best in graphic novels for both young adult and elementary/middle grade audiences. Panel Organizer: Liz Jones, Liz Jones Books Panelists (Round I Judges): Alyssa Feller, The Shady Glade Maggi Idzikowski, Mama Librarian Liz Jones (see …
Introducing Anastasia Suen, Easy Readers and Short Chapter Books
Today we're happy to welcome back Anastasia Suen, category organizer for Easy Readers and Short Chapter Books: As an author, consultant, and teacher for children and adults, I wear many hats. With my author hat, I've written 115 books for children and adults. I've worn my teacher hat in elementary school (for Kindergarten, first, fifth and sixth grades) as well …
Easy Readers and Short Chapter Books Panel
The Cybils panels are beginning to take shape with a fabulous cast of bloggers, both familiar faces and Cybils newbies. Today we're starting off with the Easy Readers and Short Chapter Books panel. Our Easy Readers category was brand new last year, and this year we've made a few refinements, including changing the name for the sake of clarity. For …