**NOW UPDATED with already nominated books crossed out**
It’s that time again. October first marks the start of the Cybils nomination period. You have until October 15 to nominate one book from each award category.
With so many books there are more titles worthy of nominations than slots I have to give. So, here’s a super simple way that you can help:
Below, in no particular order, is a list of all of the books I’d love to see nominated for the 2012 Cybils. All you have to do is register for the Cybils database, pick one from each category and submit it! The Cybils blog also has some links to lists that need more nominations as well as ideas for what to nominate.
Remember, for a book to be eligible it has to have been released between Oct. 16, 2011 and Oct. 15, 2012
(Full disclosure: I should also remind everyone that I will be serving as a Round 2 Judge in the Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy category meaning that once the Round 1 panel announces the shortlist I’ll work with my fellow judges to select the winner.)
Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy These are all nominated!
Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst (My nomination!)
For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund
Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix
Team Human By Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan
The Selection by Kiera Cass
Fathomless by Jackson Peirce
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Every Day by David Levithan
YA Fiction
Because It Is My Blood by Gabrielle Zevin (Not sure if this one qualifies as SFF or Fiction)
Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley(My nomination!)
The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats
Slide by Jill Hathaway
The Butterfly Clues by Kate Ellison
Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez
Keep Holding On by Susane Colasanti
Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg
Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian
The Book of Blood and Shadow by Robin Wasserman
Middle Grade Science Fiction and Fantasy Nominated!
The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healey
Picture Books
The Chandeliers by Vincent X. Kirsch
Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship by Edward Hemingway
Infinity and Me by Kate Hosford and Gabi Swiatkowska
Boot and Shoe by Marla Frazee
The Monster’s Monster by Patrick McDonnell
Pluto Visits Earth by Steve Metzger
Dog Gone by Leeza Hernandez
Boy and Bot by Ame Dyckman and Dan Yaccarino
Because Amelia Smiled by David Ezra Stein (My nomination!)
The Obstinate Pen by Frank Dormer
Tallulah’s Solo by Marilyn Singer and Alexandra Boiger
Miss Print 