Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award · 2021

The 2021 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award

Honeybee won the 2021 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2021 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner
Honeybee
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Honeybee

By Candace Fleming, Eric Rohmann (Illustrator)

A honeybee's journey from hive worker to sky adventurer unfolds with challenges and triumphs.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2021)Orbis Pictus Honor (2021)
40 pages· 1,575 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,996 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Apis, a determined honeybee, emerges from her cell, ready to serve her hive. She cleans, feeds, and defends, but dreams of flying. As she grows, Apis faces the ultimate test: leaving the hive to explore the vast sky. Will she succeed in her quest for nectar and freedom? Discover her transformation in this beautifully illustrated tale of resilience and adventure.
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–11 · 2020

How We Got to the Moon

Discover the untold stories behind the moon landing's triumph.

264 pages· 48,189 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 454 ratings
$29.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Uncover the hidden heroes behind the moon landing in this captivating guide. From engineers to seamstresses, 400,000 individuals contributed to this historic feat. Journey from Sputnik's launch to Apollo 11's splashdown, exploring the challenges and innovations that made it possible. Dive into the gripping tales and technological leaps that defined the space race, and witness the human spirit's triumph in this grand adventure.
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Exquisite

Discover the poetic journey of Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black Pulitzer Prize winner.

48 pages· 1,616 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,078 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Follow Gwendolyn Brooks from her early years to becoming the first Black Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. Her words capture love, loneliness, and poverty, inspiring young readers to find beauty in their own stories. Amidst the challenges of race and the Great Depression, Brooks's lyrical voice shines, encouraging dreams and creativity. Will her journey inspire a new generation of poets?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

All Thirteen

Trapped in a cave, a soccer team faces rising floodwaters and a global rescue mission.

280 pages· 42,024 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 7,006 ratings
$25.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Twelve young soccer players and their coach are trapped in a flooded Thai cave. As the world watches, a daring seventeen-day rescue unfolds. Can these ordinary kids survive the darkness and hunger? Discover the extraordinary courage and global effort that turned a perilous situation into a miraculous rescue. Dive into the suspenseful blend of science, culture, and human spirit that saved the Wild Boars.
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