First of all: All of us here at the Cybils are hoping that you are well, adjusting to our new stay-at-home “normal” and are staying safe! With that in mind, we have something fun for you to do! Spring Reading sounds so much more fun than “spring cleaning,” doesn’t it? More time at home means more time for reading … …
KidLitCon 2020
Now that we’ve finished the Cybils season, we can turn our attention to the next big thing: KidLitCon 2020! If you haven’t heard, it’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year, and is sponsored by the Ann Arbor Public Library and the Cybils! It’s March 27 and 28 and the registration deadline is in one week: February 24th. Check out the …
The 2019 CYBILS Winners!
We’d first like to thank all our round two judges for their time and deliberation. As always, they did a fantastic job, and we’re so happy with the winners this year. And so, without further ado, here they are! Board Books Jump! (Amazon, IndieBound) by Tatsuhide Matsuoka Gecko Press Nominated by: Terry Doherty Move outdoors or to the gymnasium before sharing this …
Tomorrow! Cybils Winners Announced! Be there!
Just a reminder that our favorite day — CYBILS WINNERS DAY! — is nigh! At 9:30 a.m. PST TOMORROW (February 14th) we’ll announce this year’s CYBILS winners!! You’ll want to come back for that; the winners this year are FANTASTIC! While you’re waiting for the winners to be announced, please consider making a donation to support the Cybils mission. Your donation …
2019 Finalists: Easy Readers and Early Chapter Books
Easy Readers Fox & Chick: The Quiet Boat Ride and Other Stories (Early Chapter for Kids, Books about Friendship, Preschool Picture Books) (Amazon, IndieBound) by Sergio Ruzzier Chronicle Books Nominated by: Josh Funk This second book in the Fox & Chick series is written for preschool and up. Kids and adults will laugh and enjoy the book’s comic-book-type format and …
2019 Finalists: Fiction Picture Books and Board Books
Fiction Picture Books A Stone Sat Still: (Environmental and Nature Picture Book for Kids, Perspective Book for Preschool and Kindergarten, Award Winning Illustrator) (Amazon, IndieBound) by Brendan Wenzel Chronicle Books Nominated by: Heidi G. In A Stone Sat Still by Brenden Wenzel, the soft lyrical text examines a wide array of different animal’s perspectives (it was a home, a whole …
2019 Finalists: Elementary/Middle-Grade Speculative Fiction
Cog (Amazon, IndieBound) by Greg van Eekhout, illustrated by Beatrice Blue HarperCollins Nominated by: Violet Cog uses the voice of a robot with artificial intelligence, who looks like a brown-skinned, 12 year old boy, to raise questions about what makes us human. Learning from making mistakes? Our connections with others? After Cog saves a dog from being run over, he …
Support Cybils on Cyber Monday!
On this Cyber Monday, please consider buying your purchases using the Cybils affiliate link! We’re a non-profit organization, and every little bit helps! We do get a percentage of every purchase you make when you access Amazon or IndieBound will go directly to us. YAY! Also, another way to show your support is through our bling! Check out our CafePress …
2019 Cybils Logos!
I was reminded, recently, that I had neglected to make the logos available for anyone who wants to snag them! I apologize, and hereby rectify it Here they are, in all their glory, please take and share!
The 2019 Cybils Nominations are now OPEN!
The 2019 Cybils nominations are open and ready for you! Some quick reminders: First off, be sure to check out our category descriptions. If you don’t know where the book should go, please read through the descriptions to help you decide. If you’re still not quite sure, make your best guess, and we can straighten things out behind the scenes. …