ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS FOR THE 2019 CYBILS NOMINATIONS!
OCTOBER 15 IS THE DEADLINE
OCTOBER 15 IS THE DEADLINE
ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS
TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES
Such fun! Don't you love nominating your favorite children's books of the year for the annual Cybils Awards? It means a lot to me to shine a light on my favorites, especially if they've been flying a little under the radar. Sometimes it's important to pull for the underdogs, right? Time for some sunshine, favorites!
Of course, many of my favorites are books of poetry, and it's wonderful to see 33 books already nominated in the Poetry category. But there are SO many more that need to be nominated, and OCTOBER 15TH is the last day for nominations, so don't delay. You'll find all the information you need at the Cybils website, including an FAQ page in case you end up with questions.
Here's a description of the kind of books which qualify for the Poetry category, offered up by Bridget Wilson, this year's Poetry Chairperson:
Of course, many of my favorites are books of poetry, and it's wonderful to see 33 books already nominated in the Poetry category. But there are SO many more that need to be nominated, and OCTOBER 15TH is the last day for nominations, so don't delay. You'll find all the information you need at the Cybils website, including an FAQ page in case you end up with questions.
Here's a description of the kind of books which qualify for the Poetry category, offered up by Bridget Wilson, this year's Poetry Chairperson:
- Anthologies or collections written by multiple authors
- Anthologies or collections written by a single author
- Novels in verse or verse novels
- Some poetry will have illustrations. Some will not.
- Verse written for children and young adults
- The audience can be toddlers, preschoolers, elementary, middle grade, or young adult.
- Poetry does accept eBooks.
I've been busy down at my local library, reading through the newest children's books (nominated books need to have been published between Oct. 16, 2018 and Oct. 15, 2019) trying to get a handle on what to nominate in the Poetry category.
Right now, on my shelf of Still-Must-Reads, I have an anthology called Thanku: Poems of Gratitude, put together by Miranda Paul. It has poems by many fine poets, including Naomi Shihab Nye, an outstanding poet for both children and adults. I'm also looking forward to reading Marilyn Singer's Wild in the Streets: 20 Poems of City Animals and Margarita Engle's Dreams from Many Rivers: A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems. Loved Boom! Bellow! Bleat!: Animal Poems for Two or More Voices by Georgia Heard - definitely would love to hear kids perform those! Also loved The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander - that's one I just might nominate, especially if I don't see anyone else nominating it. It deserves to be considered.
I have no individual poem to post today for Poetry Friday. Just want to encourage you to click here for the Cybils website and get busy nominating your favorite kids books of 2019.
Today's Poetry Friday round-up is being hosted by Catherine over at Reading to the Core. Head over there to see what other people have posted. And thanks, Catherine!
I've already made a nomination, but someone else may want to nominate MOONSTRUCK! which I feature on my blog today... or CLIMBING SHADOWS, which I adored! Happy reading, Julie. xo
ReplyDeleteExcellent suggestions, Irene. Also, someone nominate Nikki Grimes's Ordinary Hazards - a YA novel in verse which just came out a couple of days ago.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see the rich selection already in your list. I've volunteered as a judge this year. I'm getting a start on reading!
ReplyDeleteI did nominate, but wish I could do two, or three, or more! Thanks for the shout out for some, all worthy, Julie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure-trove of poetry books this year! I've read and loved several you mentioned, but still have to get a hold of The Undefeated. Thank you for reminding us of the deadline for nominating!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder, Julie. I'll take a look!
ReplyDeleteWhat riches in poetry books this year! I've already heard many good things about these and look forward to reading them!
ReplyDeleteWow -- It's going to be a rich set of books to consider this year. I'm reading Under the Broken Sky, which just came out this week. Powerful MG verse/historical novel about a Japanese settlement in Manchuria during WWII. (Laura Shovan)
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