The 2011 Cybils Finalists were announced yesterday.  These awards for the best books for children and young adults take into consideration both quality and child appeal.  Click on category below to see the finalists:

• Book Apps
• Easy Readers & Early Chapter Books
• Fantasy & Science Fiction (Middle Grade)
• Fantasy & Science Fiction (Young Adult)
• Fiction Picture Books
• Graphic Novels
• Middle Grade Fiction
• Nonfiction for Middle Grade & Young Adult
• Nonfiction Picture Books
• Poetry
• Young Adult Fiction

I was proud to be part of the first-ever Cybils Books Apps Round One panel.  I got to see some amazing book apps and best of all got to discuss them with others passionate about books and technology.  Look for some app reviews coming soon!