Tag Archives: #Cybils2024

2024 Middle Grade Speculative Fiction Cybils Finalists

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Katy K.

After much reading, the 7 middle grade speculative Cybils finalists, with links to my reviews where available! Continue reading →

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MG Epic Fantasy Book Reviews: Splinter and Ash & Nox Winters

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Katy K.

Here are two epic fantasy stories, one with a classic medieval European-like setting, and one contemporary, both hard to put down. Continue reading →

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Farrah Noorzad and Amir: Journeys with Jinn for Kids

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Katy K.

Here are two Cybils-nominated books with rich worldbuilding, fast action, and thought-provoking themes: Farrah Noorazad and the Ring of Fate by Deeba Zargarpur, and Amir and the Jinn Princess by M.T. Khan. Continue reading →

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Review of Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Katy K.

Both timely and timeless, Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell is a book you definitely want to read. 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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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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