I almost didn’t apply to be a part of the Cybils Awards this year. Despite the lockdown, I feel like I have more going on and less energy to tackle it with. However, I’m glad I did apply – I’m serving as a Round 2 judge for graphic novels this year, which includes comics for both kids and teens. Nominations are currently open, so this is my annual post asking you to nominate. You can nominate one title per category. Read about the process and nominate here. Nominations close October 15.

If you need a few suggestions for the graphic novel category, here are some I’d like to read or possibly consider for the win in Round 2. As of the time I’m writing this (Tuesday afternoon), none of these titles have been nominated, but check before you submit yours to ensure it’s not a duplicate.

 

Elementary & Middle Grade

Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian Goerz

Donut the Destroyer by Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins

Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of) by Kathleen Gros

Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter

Diana: Princess of the Amazons by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and Victoria Ying

Lily the Thief by Janne Kukkonen

Dewdrop by Katie O’Neill

The Tea Dragon Tapestry by Katie O’Neill

Aster and the Accidental Magic by Thom Pico

History Comics: The Roanoke Colony: America’s First Mystery by Chris Schweizer

Doodleville by Chad Sell

Pea, Bee, and Jay Stuck Together by Brian “Smitty” Smith

Crabapple Trouble by Kate Vandorn

Kerri and the Night of the Forest by Andi Watson

Seance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

 

Young Adult

The Phantom Twin by Lisa Brown

Black Canary Ignite by Meg Cabot

The Blue Road: A Fable of Migration by Wayde Compton

Flamer by Mike Curato

Fights by Joel Christian Gill

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen

The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp

Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

Bloom by Kevin Panetta

You Brought Me the Ocean by Alex Sanchez

A Girl Called Echo vol. 3: Northwest Resistance by Katherena Vermette

The Mars Challenge by Alison Wilgus

Witchlight by Jessi Zabarsky