Espionage. Spy craft. Secret messages. Spies real and imagined. Readers have it all in this quad of books that offer true stories, fictional tales, and even a bit of magic. Read aloud or independently, these books offer timeless stories of inspiration and courage, even as they immerse young readers in a world before their time.The Bletchley Riddle
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 …
Name that Food: A #CYBILS2024 Foodie’s Booklist
Apparently, we love reading about food as much as we enjoy eating it. This year there are nearly 50 books that dish out a food-ish element. Books with a food in the title. Books with characters with food-y names. Books about cooks and chefs. Books about growing, eating, and making food. Books that celebrate sharing food. All of the above. …
Who’s Got Game?
Sure, these are books about sports, but at their heart, they are stories about people. About persevering in the face of _______. About overcoming obstacles, real and imagined. About finding purpose beyond sports. About realizing there is more to life than [sport.] From ball sports to track and field, wheel sports to ancient games. Explore a sport you love or …
From Classics to MMORPG: #CYBILS2024 Games & Puzzles Book List
Welcome to the #CYBILS2024 Game & Puzzle Emporium … book list style. Make your move on with classic puzzles like Rubik’s Cube, perennial favorite chess; online and roleplaying games, and, last but not least, adventurous quests and escape rooms. And in case you were wondering, there is (a lot) more to these stories than competition and winning. friendship challenges loyalty …
Indigenous Voices Book List #CYBILS2024
November is National American Indian Heritage Month, a time to “celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities.” As we have done in the past, we are celebrating the histories, rich cultures, and vast contributions of Native peoples in books for children and teens. This list includes books written and illustrated …
Our Not-as-Scary Book List, Part 2
More eerie. Less scary. Mystery and Adventure the unusual and unexplained ghosts, goblins, and witches Monsters and Zombies … and even laugh-out-loud humor! This is the book list for those of us who love mystery with a side of magic and fantasy, but don’t like – or aren’t ready for – truly dark and scary stuff. There are lots of …
Read. If you dare. Our Spooky, Scary Book List Part 1
Spine chilling. Hair-raising. Frightening. Read with the lights on. Nightmare-inducing. If these are the kinds of middle-grade and YA stories you love, have we got the book(s) for you! From creepy to terrifying and chilling to horror. You’ll find realistic, apocalyptic, classic, modern tales and urban legends … all perfect for this, the spooky season! My thanks to judges Hailey …
#CYBILS Book Playlist: CEMETERY BOYS by Aiden Thomas
CEMETERY BOYS By Aiden Thomas Swoon Reads Young Adult Contemporary, Family, Folklore, LGBTQ+, Romance, Urban Fantasy Winner – Young Adult Speculative Fiction 2020 CYBILS Awards The Book Deeply steeped in Latinx culture and folklore, Cemetery Boys weaves magic, identity, and family birthright into a compelling coming of age story. When his family bans him from performing the ritual that would …
Book Playlist: MEET THE BEARS by Kate Peridot a #CYBILS 📚🎶
MEET THE BEARS By Kate Peridot Illustrated by Becca Hall Welbeck Children’s Elementary Animals, Children’s, Nonfiction, Zoology Finalist – Elementary Nonfiction 2023 CYBILS Awards The Book Be ready to go on a reading adventure with this book! Meet the Bears is an easily accessible picture book packed with beautiful illustrations and valuable information about eight different species of bears, displayed in a …