The 2009 Cybils Award

Summary: Join a family as they journey through a day filled with life's simple pleasures. From the beach's tiniest shell to the warmth of family gatherings, discover the beauty in everyday moments. What wonders will unfold from morning to night in this celebration of connection and the world around us?

Summary: In the throes of the Revolutionary War, thirteen-year-old Isabel faces a harrowing choice. Promised freedom, she and her sister Ruth are instead trapped by a cruel couple in New York. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with Patriot connections, he urges her to spy on her owners. Reluctant but desperate, Isabel's resolve is tested when tragedy strikes Ruth. Will Isabel risk everything for a chance at freedom, or remain shackled by fear? As the nation battles for independence, Isabel's personal revolution begins, where loyalty and liberty hang in the balance.

Summary: Journey through the seasons with poetry that transforms colors into a sensory experience. Each verse invites you to see, hear, smell, and taste the vibrant hues of nature. Accompanied by imaginative illustrations, this book offers a unique perspective on the changing world around us, making colors come alive in unexpected ways. What emotions and memories will these colors evoke as you explore the beauty of each season?

Summary: When an accident confines Bob to a dark basement, he and his brother Joe embark on a journey of discovery. Bob, the aspiring doctor, and Joe, the showbiz dreamer, experiment with ultraviolet light and fluorescent paints. Their unexpected collaboration results in the creation of Day-Glo colors, transforming the visual world with vibrant hues. How did their contrasting dreams and a twist of fate lead to such a luminous breakthrough? Dive into their story of innovation and see how a simple accident sparked a colorful revolution.

Summary: Julian Calendar, hoping to shed his nerdy image at a new school, meets fellow inventors Ben and Greta. Together, they form a secret club, crafting gadgets like the Stink-O-Meter and Nightsneak Goggles. When they uncover a villain's plot to rob a museum, these young inventors must use their wacky creations to thwart the evil plan. Can their ingenuity outsmart a criminal mastermind?