I love being a Cybils Award judge. This is my fifth year. I'm a children's nonfiction picture book judge. An even one hundred books were nominated for the children's nonfiction picture book Cybils Award. I've been busy searching for the nominees at the library. As I've found them, I've been reading them.
Many of these are recent publications, so not all of these books can be found yet in libraries. That makes the finding and reading and reviewing difficult. Fortunately publishers come to the rescue and send review copies.
So far I've found 42 at the library and I've received 51 from publishers. I have seven left to go.
Here's what my stack looks like:
I've read some fabulous books this year, books about baby dolphins and the many colors of monkeys, silk and the construction of the White House, bats and Chinese voyager Zheng He, Texas wildflower legends and the real creator of Batman, rocks and dancer Josephine Baker. Everything from symmetry to poop, and everything in between.
Now I just need to find those last seven books and get busy reviewing. Wish me luck.
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32 comments:
Wow! I bet you've got a tough decision ahead of you!
Wow, that is impressive! I just finished reading my 120th book of the YEAR!
And another "Wow!" A tough decision--but a what a great one to have to make.
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Wow!!! Good for you!
That is amazing! I would love to be a Cybils judge some day, but must admit that the amount of books you guys read is a bit intimidating. I'd still love to take a crack at it at some point in the future if I get so lucky. :)
How fun!
Whew...and I thought I read a lot! Well done, and good luck on those last few!
So difficult!
Yes, 10 books in eight weeks!
It is so difficult.
Thank you.
Maybe next year.
Fun...and difficult.
I am a big reader.
Not that I can help you get them, but I'm wondering what the last seven books are. Are they all in print?
That's some stack! It's an extraordinary effort on your behalf. Well done.
That sounds like a lot of fun but I don't envy you the task of actually making a decision!
Impressive task! Love the look of that stack, too. Enjoy!
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Ditto on all the wows. You rock, my fellow Sunday Saloner! :) Good luck on finding those last seven.
One of the seven came in at the library yesterday, so I'm down to six. All six are recent publications. Some of them are being processed at the public library. Some are (I'm told) "in the mail." Who knows if these will be available in time for the competition?
Now on to reviewing.
Don't know how I'll ever make a decision. I've added 25 so far to my shortlist.
Thank you.
Let's hope they are on their way to me soon.
I'm always amazed at how much you read! I can't wait to see which books end up winning. Is it okay if I send you a holiday card? I think I have you address around here somewhere.
What a terrific honor! It must be such a tough decision to pick the best of the best!
How lovely! Thank you!
How great for you. I am really enjoying adding childrens books to my reading mix. Have a great week Deb.
You are a true reading maniac!!! I admire you so much :D
That's quite the stack! :)
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Wow! I can't read 100 books in a year! Damn!
Wow! You are a reaching MACHINE.
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