Metcalf Elementary School Library: Middle School Book Battle 2023

The RI Middle School Book Award shall have the following selection criteria:

1. The book must be published within the two (2) years preceding (not including the year of the award).

2. Only books that are the first in a series will be considered.

3. All nominees must be in print.

4. Books chosen for RITBA or RICBA in previous years will not be eligible for RIMSBA.

5. Once a book has been removed from consideration, it cannot be nominated in future years.

The committee will consider the following when evaluating nominees for the final list:

• a well-constructed plot and defined story structure

• strong characterization

• striking language

• vivid setting

• appeal for readers in Grades 6-8

Book Nominations

• Members of the RIMSBA Committee (a mix of school and public librarians, teachers and community members from Rhode Island) should nominate books based on the above criteria.

• Anyone may nominate a book via the RIMSBA website. These books must be seconded by a RIMSBA committee member before being considered.

• Books nominated by publishers and/or authors must be seconded by a committee member before being added to the list of titles under consideration.

• Nominations must be submitted by the January meeting in order to be considered at the Voting Meeting in March.