Awards Announcements: The Newbery and The Cybils!
January 21st, 2016 by Kidsmomo
You’ve probably heard of the John Newbery Medal, a very big deal in the children’s book world. Well, it was recently announced that this year’s medal goes to picture book Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña! Woo hoo! Congrats!
If you’re looking for a heftier page-turner, check out this year’s Newbery Honor books: The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson and Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan:
And in other news, we’re celebrating Cybil’s 10th birthday: Happy 10th Birthday, Cybil — I mean, THE Cybils! You’re all grown up! Wait — maybe we should back up and answer the question: What (not who) is the Cybils?
“The Cybils Awards aims to recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.”
We love The Cybils Awards, because they put a spotlight on awesome books — some well-known and some hidden gems. Check out this year’s middle grade finalists in each category:
The Cybils 2016: Non-Fiction Finalists
- Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary by Gail Jarrow
- Guts & Glory: The Vikings by Ben Thompson
- Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane Goodall by Anita Silvey
The Cybils 2016: Speculative Fiction Finalists
- Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes
- Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon
- Mars Evacuees by Sophia McDougall
- The Dungeoneers by John David Anderson
- The Fog Diver by Joel Ross
- Wings of Fire Book Six: Moon Rising by Tui T. Sutherland
The Cybils 2016: Graphic Novels Finalists
- Baba Yaga’s Assistant by Marika McCoola
- Courtney Crumrin, Volume 7: Tales of a Warlock by Ted Naifeh
- Dragons Beware! by Rafael Rosado and Jorge Aguirre
- Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
- Secret Coders by Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes
- Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
- The Marvels by Brian Selznick
The Cybils 2016: Fiction Finalists
- Blackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly
- The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands
- Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
- Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy by Susan Vaught
- Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai
Have you read any of these award winners? Leave a comment and let everyone know your thoughts!
— Kidsmomo