Book Competitions
NCSLMA sponsors the following programs for students, aimed at promoting a love of reading and familiarity with the best in literature for young people:
- Battle of the Books (Elementary and Middle School)
- The North Carolina Children's Book Award
- The North Carolina Young Adult Book Award
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EBOB support is growing and the committee thanks everyone for the support. * Note: There is a publishing problem with the book, John Smith Escapes Again. The EBOB committee has removed this title from the list. ** If you are having trouble opening the pdf documents in the links above using Google Chrome, please use an alternate browser or update your settings using the troubleshooting tips in the link below: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=142056 |
This program is for middle school students, grades 6-8. Students at participating schools read books from a list established by the state Battle of the Books committee, and then compete in quiz-bowl-style tournaments to test their knowledge of these books. Congratulations to the 2012 Middle School Battle of the Books State Champions: Mill Creek Middle School from Region 7! They were victorious in a very close competition at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on May 9, 2012. The lead changed hands several times throughout the day—concluding with a tie break round to determine second and third place; only 6 total points separated second place from fifth place. Congratulations also go to second place, Pembroke Middle School from Region 4 and third place, Cane Creek Middle School from Region 8. All nine teams deserve praise for exhibiting outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork. |
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Contact information for the
E-BOB Special Committee Chair: Leslie Black, Leslie_Black@catawba.k12.nc.us |
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This program is sponsored by NCSLMA and the Children’s Services and School Librarian sections of the North Carolina Library Association. To register for the NCCBA program and to access the Activity Booklet, please go to www.cmlibrary.org/bookhive/NCCBA.
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The North Carolina Young Adult Book Award was started in 2008 to encourage reading at the middle and high school levels by involving students in the process of selecting and voting on the best books for their age group. Studies consistently show that reading for pleasure begins to wane as children reach middle school age and the goal of this award is to get these kids interested in reading good, current books that appeal to their age level. Each year the committee selects ten books for middle school readers and ten books for high school readers to make up their two NC YA Book Award lists. Every book on the list is current fiction or nonfiction having been published within three years of the award year. The titles are chosen from nominations submitted by students and media coordinators across the state. Throughout the school year, students are encouraged to read from the lists throughout the year and think critically about what they read. Then, in March, they vote for their favorite book. After tallying the student votes a winner is announced in April and the new book lists are published. * NCSLMA YA Book Award Information * NCYA Book Award Website * Booklist for 2012-2013 * 2012-2013 Middle School Interactive Wix Website * 2012-2013 High School Interactive Wix Website |
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Contact information for the NC Children's Book Award
Special Committee Chair: Lisa Foster England, fooster5@aol.com |
Contact information for the NC YA Book Award
Special Committee Chair: Brita Mann, bricmann@gmail.com |
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