Have you noticed an air of excitement around the children’s book community? It’s because it is Cybils time again!
What are Cybils? The acronym stands for children’s and young adult bloggers literary awards. Bloggers who specialize in children’s and young adult books have developed the Cybils awards to highlight some of the best books published in the previous year. Right now you can nominate your favorite books by genre, until October 15, 2011.
Once the lists are complete, the Round I Panelists read all the books nominated and blog like crazy. They will narrow the list down, and then in the end of December, pass their picks to the Second Round Judges. Those judges deliberate in secret and their choices are revealed in February.
I am happy to announce that this year I have been chosen to be a Round 1 Panelist for the Middle Grade/Young Adult Nonfiction category. My fellow panelists are:
Round One Panelists
Sarah Rettger
Archimedes Forgets
Kara Dean
Not Just for Kids
Karen Ball
Ms. B’s Favorites
Jennifer Rothschild
Biblio File
Ed Sullivan
Rogue Librarian
Louise Capizzo
The Non-Fiction Detectives
Be sure to visit their blogs for Cybils reviews.
In the Nonfiction MG/YA category, the Round 2 Judges will be:
Carol Rasco
Rasco from Rif
Margo Tannenbaum
The Fourth Musketeer
Colleen Mondor
Chasing Ray
Ritchie Partington
Ritchie’s Picks
Sarah Sammis
Puss Reboots
Did you nominate a book yet? I’d love to hear what you nominated and why.