Remember that middle grade book that made you sigh when you finished it because it was just so good and now you have to say good-bye and, oh golly, you just loved that protagonist?
Or how about that picture book that made you laugh out loud? Or shed a tear or two? How about the one the kids want you to read over and over and over again?
And then there's that YA book that made you shake you head in agreement and think, yes, that is just how it is when you're a teen?
Perhaps you've read a novel written in verse that touched your heartstrings?
Well, if you have a favorite in any of the 10 categories that make up the Cybils, now is your chance to…NOMINATE THEM FOR A CYBILS AWARD!
What are the 10 categories, you might ask? They are (click link for complete descriptions)
Fiction Picture Books and Board Books
Early Reader/Early Chapter Books
Elementary/Middle Grade Nonfiction
Elementary/Middle Grade Speculative Fiction
Middle Grade Fiction
Poetry
Graphic Novels
YA Fiction
YA Speculative Fiction
Junior/Senior High Nonfiction
Still not sure which category your favs fit in? No problem! Click the link for complete descriptions.
Of course, there are a few rules, but nothing too complicated:
1- You (and you can be anybody, even you) may nominate any book published in the contest year in English. This includes bilingual books;
2- The book must be published in the US or Canada. It's just more aggravation and expense than we can stand to wheedle free copies from foreign publishers;
3- Only one book nomination per category. Get your friends and co-workers in on the act if you can't make up your mind;
4- Nominations open October 1st at 12:00 PST and close October 15th. You can find out how to nominate HERE
If you still have questions, you can check out the FAQs
Once again, I am so happy to be a part of the Cybils Awards. I was a Round 2 Judge for several years, and this is my second year as the MG Fiction Category Chair.
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