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A Dash of Trouble Playlist: Music for Middle-Grade Magic
A new playlist based on A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano pairs Spanish love songs with Día de los…
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How Alan Gratz’s Refugee Became a CYBILS Award Winner
The 2017 CYBILS Award winner Refugee by Alan Gratz weaves three refugee stories. Here's why it matters for young readers.
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Listen Review: Evelyn Glennie Picture Book Earns CYBILS Nod
A picture book biography of deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie, written by Shannon Stocker and illustrated by Devon Holzwarth, is a…
Book lists
10 Picture Books Starring the Moon and Sky, Curated Round-Up
A simple curated list of children's picture books with moon and sky titles, perfect for stargazing storytime with young readers.
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Why “When Stars Are Scattered” Stands Out in Middle-Grade Graphic Novels
A Cybils-winning refugee memoir told through art and truth. How Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed created a middle-grade book that…
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Dear Justice by Nic Stone: Why This YA Companion Still Resonates
A look at Dear Justice by Nic Stone, a standalone-friendly YA companion to Dear Martin exploring justice, race, and growing…
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Pairing Books With Music: The Cybils Book Playlist Idea
Cybils Awards launches a Book Playlist feature pairing finalist titles with Spotify playlists. Here is what readers can expect and…
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How Book Lovers Can Honor Banned Books This Week
Discover free ebook options and activism tips for celebrating banned literature during Banned Book Week