The following books have been nominated in the 2009 Non-Fiction (MG/YA) category: After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance by Anne Sibley O’BrienCharlesbridge Nominated by: EM Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee StoneCandlewick Press Nominated by: Kate Messner Amy Tan: Weaver of Asian-American Tales (Authors Teens Love) by Ann AngelEnslow Nominated by: Amanda Angel …
2009 Nominations: Middle Grade Fiction
The following books have been nominated in the 2009 Middle Grade Fiction category: Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer CholdenkoDial Nominated by: Mary Ann ScheuerReviewed by: Becky | Sandra | Sherry Alibi Junior High by Greg LogstedAladdin Nominated by: Stephanie ElliotReviewed by: Becky | Sandra All The Broken Pieces by Ann BurgScholastic Nominated by: Laurie SchneiderReviewed by: Becky | …
2009 Nominations: Graphic Novels
The following books have been nominated in the 2009 Graphic Novels category: Middle/Elementary Adventures in Cartooning: How to Turn Your Doodles Into Comics by James SturmFirst Second Books Nominated by: EMReviewed by: aquafortis | Nicola Artemis Fowl #2: Arctic Incident Graphic Novel, The by Eoin ColferHyperion Nominated by: Cassandra ArnoldReviewed by: Nicola Babymouse #10: The Musical by Jennifer L. HolmRandom …
2009 Nominations: Fiction Picture Books
The following books have been nominated in the 2009 Fiction Picture Books category: 1000 Times No by Tom WarburtonHarperCollins Nominated by: tom warburtonReviewed by: motherreader Abigail Spells by Anna AlterKnopf Trade Paperbacks Nominated by: Jeannine AtkinsReviewed by: kateh12783 All Kinds of Families! by Mary Ann HobermanLittle, Brown Nominated by: Tricia All in a Day by Cynthia RylantAbrams for Young Readers …
2009 Nominations: Fantasy/Science Fiction
The following books have been nominated in the 2009 Fantasy/Science Fiction category. Elementary/Middle: 11 Birthdays by Wendy MassScholastic Nominated by: Maggi IdzikowskiReviewed by: Charlotte | Eva Any Which Wall by Laurel SnyderRandom House Children’s Books Nominated by: Sarah NealReviewed by: Charlotte | Eva Bag of Bones, The: The Second Tale from the Five Kingdoms (Tales from the Five Kingdoms) by …
2009 Nominations: Easy Readers/Short Chapter Books
A Birthday for Bear by Bonny BeckerCandlewick Press Nominated by: Laura Purdie SalasReviewed by: JeanLittleLib | ReadingTub | sweetonbooks Alice’s Shooting Star by Tim KennemoreEerdmans Books for Young Readers Nominated by: Kyle DutkiewiczReviewed by: JeanLittleLib | ReadingTub | SarahN Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read) by Cynthia RylantAladdin Nominated by: JenisaReviewed by: JeanLittleLib Are You …
Some info about ’09 nominations
We're ramping up for our Grand Opening in a just a few days now. There's a great, big change you need to know about. From now on, we're only taking nominations from people we like. Fortunately, we're not terribly discriminating, so you're still invited back on Oct. 1. But wait, there's less. As in, you don't have to scroll through …
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 …