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Rhode Island Middle School Book Award The Rhode Island Middle School Book Award is an annual award given to the author of a book chosen by RI students, grades 6-8, as their favorite.

The name of this award shall be the Rhode Island Middle School Book Award. The name of the sponsoring and administering group shall be called the Rhode Island Middle School Book Award Committee (RIMSBA Committee, or Committee). The RIMSBA Award shall promote and encourage Rhode Island children in Grades 6-8 to read books of literary quality which appeal to a wide variety of reading interests. The intent of this award shall be to encourage children in Grades 6-8 in Rhode Island to read for enjoyment and to promote the use of libraries and media centers. Selection Criteria:
-The RI Middle School Book Award shall have the following selection criteria:
-The book must be published within the two (2) years preceding (not including the year of the award). (For instance the 2016-2017 selection committee will look at books from 2015-2016.)
-Only books that are the first in a series will be considered.
-All nominees must be in print.
-Books chosen for RITBA or RICBA in previous years will not be eligible for RIMSBA.
-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 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. To nominate a book, please fill out the following form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T54WNpak7eLvnxZudid6X-1SgHBANFMIeekzBq2EBV4/viewform?edit_requested=true

Let us introduce you to our next year of titles
04/04/2025

Let us introduce you to our next year of titles

can we hear it ONE MORE TIME FOR OUR 2025 RIMSBA WINNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03/04/2025

can we hear it ONE MORE TIME FOR OUR 2025 RIMSBA WINNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

❗️❗️❗️ EXCITING NEWS ❗️❗️❗️
02/04/2025

❗️❗️❗️ EXCITING NEWS ❗️❗️❗️

ONE MORE DAY TO SUBMIT FINAL VOTES FOR OUR 2025 WINNER !!!!!
31/03/2025

ONE MORE DAY TO SUBMIT FINAL VOTES FOR OUR 2025 WINNER !!!!!

FIVE MORE DAYS TO SUBMIT FINAL VOTES ON THE 2025 RIMSBA WINNER!
26/03/2025

FIVE MORE DAYS TO SUBMIT FINAL VOTES ON THE 2025 RIMSBA WINNER!

WE’RE DOING ANOTHER COUNTDOWN: TEN MORE DAYS TO SUBMIT FINAL VOTES ON THE 2025 RIMSBA WINNER!
22/03/2025

WE’RE DOING ANOTHER COUNTDOWN: TEN MORE DAYS TO SUBMIT FINAL VOTES ON THE 2025 RIMSBA WINNER!

GET READY TO VOTE WOOOHOOOOOO. Here’s a simple how to when voting for our lovely lovely book award. We can’t wait until ...
01/03/2025

GET READY TO VOTE WOOOHOOOOOO. Here’s a simple how to when voting for our lovely lovely book award. We can’t wait until your votes start rolling in.

More bookish affirmations to keep in your back pocket for the year!!
28/02/2025

More bookish affirmations to keep in your back pocket for the year!!

ONE.MORE.DAY. Until you can vote for our 2025 RIMSBA winner and its runner ups! Check our website for more information.
28/02/2025

ONE.MORE.DAY. Until you can vote for our 2025 RIMSBA winner and its runner ups! Check our website for more information.

What you need to know about voting for our final winner! Check the link in the bio for the RIMSBA website.
25/02/2025

What you need to know about voting for our final winner! Check the link in the bio for the RIMSBA website.

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