Tag Archives: Cybils

8 Ghost Books to Haunt Your Reading List in 2024

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Katy K.

Middle Grade ghost books that came out within the past years, ranging from funny to terrifying, heart-warming to adventurous. Continue reading →

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Journeys with Introverted Kids: The First State of Being, Olivetti, and The Sky over Rebecca

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Katy K.

Here are three Cybils nominees all featuring beautiful stories of introverted kids who must reach out of themelves and their comfort zones to make things right for those around them. Continue reading →

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Last Chance for Cybils Nominations: 12 Exciting Books

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Katy K.

There are just 3 more days to nominate books for the Cybils Award! Here are 12 eligible books I want to read, ready for you to nominate. Continue reading →

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Top Book Picks for Cybils 2024 MG Spec Fic Nominations

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Katy K.

Cybils nomination period is almost over! Here for your consideration are 12 deserving titles that haven’t yet been nominated. Continue reading →

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Cybils Nominations Open

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Katy K.

It’s time! Come nominate your favorite books for the 2024 Cybils Awards! Continue reading →

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6 Reasons to Apply to be a Cybils Judge

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Katy K.

The call for Cybils panelists is open now through September 7, 2024! It takes a lot of people to make these wonderful awards work, and you can be part of it! If you love books and post about them regularly, … Continue reading →

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2023 Cybils Young Adult Speculative Fiction Finalists

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Katy K.

I always like to see what my counterparts on the Cybils young adult speculative fiction panel have chosen as finalists! I started listening to these first thing in January, and only realized when I went to start writing reviews that … Continue reading →

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Cybils 2024 Summer Reading: Join the Middle Grade Speculative Fiction Panel!

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Katy K.

In case you missed it, there will be Cybils summer reading again. This year, I’m excited (and a bit nervous) to be the chair of the middle grade speculative fiction panel! Just picture how fun your summer will be, reading … Continue reading →

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Cybils Middle Grade Fiction Finalists

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Katy K.

I have slowly been working my way through the Cybils finalists by category (my favorite categories, besides the one where I’m a panelist.) I’ve finally finished the middle grade fiction finalists, and am including my brief thoughts here. The Cybils … Continue reading →

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2023 Cybils Middle Grade Graphic Novel Finalists

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Katy K.

The hard-working 2023 Cybils panel picked out their 7 favorite elementary and middle grade graphic novels. Here are my takes, with notes on my kid’s favorites. Continue reading →

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