We want books that you can't put down. Books that you lose yourself in. Books that make you say (in a good way): "how did this author think to phrase it that way?"
For the purposes of nominating, we'll consider Young Adult to be books suitable for ages 13 and up. If you aren't sure if a book is Middle Grade or Young Adult (some books do straddle the line), try checking its Amazon listing to see what the professional reviewers suggested. And trust your own judgment.
Also, note that there is a separate Fantasy/Science Fiction category, and a separate Non-Fiction category. If in doubt, however, submit your choice here, and we'll redistribute nominations as necessary. Thanks for participating!
-- Jen Robinson, Jen Robinson's Book Page
Leave your nomination for this category in the comments below. Nominations close Nov. 20.
I'd like to nominate The Book Thief by Markus Zuzack. What a masterpiece!
Posted by: Stephanie Ford | October 18, 2006 at 10:38 AM
I would like to nominate The Extraordinary and Unusual Adventures of Horatio Lyle by Catherine Webb
an oustanding book with a recently published oustanding sequel. And the author is only nineteen years old.
Posted by: rachel | October 18, 2006 at 05:21 PM
The Pursuit of Happiness by Tara Altebrando
Posted by: Little Willow | October 18, 2006 at 08:29 PM
I'm not totally sure if this should be YA or Middle Grade, but I'd like to nominate THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING by Guus Kuijer. I think middle grade readers could get it, but it takes on pretty disturbing issues, so may shift up to YA.
-Laura
Posted by: Laura Atkins | October 19, 2006 at 03:15 AM
"The Legend of Zoey" by Candie Moonshower.
Zoey is ashamed of her American Indian heritage until she is thrown back in time to a period of terrible earthquakes in west Tennessee. She meets the namesake of a lake formed by the quakes, Chief Reelfoot, makes a friend who is struggling to survive in the harsh wilderness, and learns to value her family's history.
It's so well done. I love this story.
Posted by: e | October 19, 2006 at 06:40 AM
The Book Thief by Markus Zuzac.
Beautiful.
Posted by: Jonathan Stephens | October 19, 2006 at 07:51 AM
I would like to nominate "Just Listen" by Sarah Dessen.
Posted by: Bee | October 19, 2006 at 08:01 AM
Samurai Shortstop by Alan Gratz. A gripping and unique story with a great protagonist. Meticulously researched.
Posted by: Tracy | October 19, 2006 at 08:43 AM
I would like to nominate An Abundance of Katherines by John Green.
Posted by: Courtney | October 19, 2006 at 08:57 AM
Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
is my choice for nomination.
Posted by: Maria | October 19, 2006 at 09:58 AM
In the YA category, I'd like to nominate Fringe Girl by Valerie Frankel.
Posted by: stephanie | October 19, 2006 at 10:34 AM
I second the nod for Abundance of Katherines.
Posted by: Michelle | October 19, 2006 at 10:41 AM
While there's the temptation to pull a John Irving and put forth my own forthcoming YA, Angel's Choice, I'll resist the urge and go with another angel title: Angelmonster, by Veronica Bennett
Posted by: Lauren Baratz-Logsted | October 19, 2006 at 11:55 AM
I would like to nominate E. Lockhart's The Boyfriend List
Posted by: Jessica | October 19, 2006 at 12:37 PM
Let's try again:
I'd like to nominate E. Lockhart's The Boy Book. They're both so good, but only one published in 2006, eh? :)
Posted by: Jessica | October 19, 2006 at 12:39 PM
A Bad Boy Can Be Good for a Girl by Tanya Lee Stone
Posted by: Cynthia Leitich Smith of Cynsations | October 19, 2006 at 12:42 PM
I third AN ABUNDANCE OF KATHERINES by John Green.
Posted by: Emily | October 19, 2006 at 01:52 PM
I won't be shady and nominate any of my friends' books, but I do want to nominate DAIRY QUEEN by Catherine Murdoch, A BRIEF CHAPTER IN MY IMPOSSIBLE LIFE by Dana Reinhardt, and IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY by Ned Vizzini.
If I'm only allowed to nominate one, I'll go with DAIRY QUEEN because I absolutely adored it.
Posted by: Lara Z | October 19, 2006 at 02:27 PM
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Posted by: C.K. | October 19, 2006 at 05:21 PM
Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin
Posted by: Cynthia Lord | October 19, 2006 at 06:17 PM
Shug by Jenny Han
Posted by: holly | October 19, 2006 at 06:25 PM
I'd like to nominate NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (AND A FEW WHITE LIES) by Justina Chen Headley.
Posted by: alvina | October 19, 2006 at 07:25 PM
Peter and The Starcatchers is an amazing young adults read.
It precedes the story of Peter Pan and is all about pirates, orphans and star dust! I loved it
By Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
Posted by: Elana | October 19, 2006 at 07:43 PM
The Queen of Cool by Cecil Castellucci
It's about what being a teenager is really like, something that many YA books aspire to, but few seem to achieve (at least in my opinion).
Posted by: Colleen | October 19, 2006 at 07:55 PM
a brief chapter in my impossible life by Dana Reinhardt is my favorite YA title of 2006. It's a book that throws everything into the pot -- god, family, romance, coffee, death, hope and so much more. And what comes out is a masterpiece. Almost everybody I know who's read the book discovered it via somebody's blog (as did I). It would be a great first Cybil award recipient.
Posted by: Paul Acampora | October 19, 2006 at 08:47 PM
I'd like to nominate "Manstealing for Fat Girls" by Michelle Embree
Posted by: Richard Nash | October 20, 2006 at 07:17 AM
Once a book is already nominated, does it matter to nominate again? You don't get bonus points for multiple nominations do you? : )
Posted by: MaryP | October 20, 2006 at 09:46 AM
Nope. It's not a popularity contest. I believe that's the issue that started this whole thing. The Quills were a popularity contest, and the Cybils want to aim above that. SO, please nominate your favorite 2006 book that ISN'T already on the list! (Thanks!)
Posted by: Jackie | October 20, 2006 at 09:59 AM
THIS IS ALL by Aidan Chambers.
Posted by: Jonathan Hunt | October 20, 2006 at 10:42 AM
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice in the Know
Posted by: Beverly Bixler | October 20, 2006 at 12:07 PM
How to Be Popular by Meg Cabot. Wish I'd had this book to read when I was a teen.
Posted by: Beverly Archer | October 20, 2006 at 01:10 PM
Weedflower by Cynthia Kadohata
Posted by: Phoebe Carter | October 20, 2006 at 01:19 PM
Might be a little old theme wise, but I'll toss To Feel Stuff by Andrea Seigel into the mix.
Posted by: Sam | October 20, 2006 at 07:32 PM
THE BRAID by Helen Frost
Posted by: Mary | October 20, 2006 at 07:36 PM
Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
Posted by: Kailana | October 21, 2006 at 06:23 AM
America by E.B. Frank
Big Mouth and Ugly Girl by Oates
Stoner and Spaz by Koertge
Posted by: Lindsey | October 21, 2006 at 07:49 AM
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You - Ally Carter
Posted by: CH | October 21, 2006 at 03:26 PM
Stay With Me, by Garret Freymann-Weyr
Posted by: Lisa | October 21, 2006 at 05:56 PM
The best YA fiction book of 2006: LIFE AS WE KNEW IT by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Posted by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius" | October 21, 2006 at 07:14 PM
ENTHUSIASM by Polly Shulman
Posted by: lin | October 22, 2006 at 05:52 AM
my god, people, don't you know that the best book of the year in ANY category is MT Anderson's Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume One, THE POX PARTY?
Posted by: jennifer, aka literaticat | October 22, 2006 at 11:33 AM
The Murder of Bindy Mackenzie by Jaclyn Moriarty.
Posted by: E. Lockhart | October 22, 2006 at 11:46 AM
I was wondering how long it would take for Octavian to get nominated. lol
Posted by: Jackie | October 22, 2006 at 09:49 PM
I'd like to nominate Vegan, Virgin, Valentine by Carolyn Mackler
Posted by: Sara Hantz | October 22, 2006 at 10:04 PM
DIRTY LIAR by brian james is one of the most amazing books I've ever read.
Posted by: ckid | October 23, 2006 at 05:43 AM
Accidents of Nature by Harriet McBryde Johnson
Posted by: Mindy | October 23, 2006 at 08:18 AM
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Posted by: Heather | October 23, 2006 at 08:34 AM
Not yet formally nominated, since Lara Z listed it as one of three potential nominations, I'd like to add It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. The others from my best of list so far are all on this list, or the Fantasy/Sci Fi list.
Posted by: Jen Robinson | October 23, 2006 at 11:35 AM
Incantation by Alice Hoffman
Posted by: Heather | October 23, 2006 at 11:36 AM
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Posted by: GraceAnne | October 23, 2006 at 11:40 AM