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🎵Judging Rubric

Book Award Judging Rubric (Maximum Score: 110 Points)

Title of Book: [Insert Book Title]

Author: [Insert Author's Name]

Judge's Name: [Insert Judge's Name]

Criteria:

🎶 Cover (5 points):

Eye-catching and appealing cover design (1 point)
Appeal to your choice audience (1 point) Images and color theme used must resonate with the story line (1 point) Appropriate and engaging title and author presentation (2 points)

🎶 Story Title (5 points):

Eye catching  (1 point) Appeal to your choice audience  (1 point)
Relevant to the storyline  (1 point)
Short and unique (1 point)
Observing the law of uppercase and lower case (Important words are capitalized and less important words are not) [1 point]

🎶 Blurb (5 points):

Introduces MCs and their goals  (1 point)Employs the factor of intrigue (2 points)
Absence of spelling or grammatical errors  (1 point)
Gives the reader slight insight of the book without revealing too much  (1 point)

🎶 Writing Style and Language (20 points):

Clarity, coherence, and readability of the prose (5 points) Effective use of language, including vocabulary and descriptive techniques (5 points) Engaging and well-crafted dialogue (5 points) Unique and distinctive writing style (5 points)

🎶 Plot and Storytelling (20 points):

Originality and creativity of the plot (5 points) Well-structured narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end (5 points) Effective pacing that maintains reader engagement (5 points) Compelling and unpredictable storyline (5 points)

🎶 Character Development (15 points):

Depth and complexity of main characters (5 points) Believable and relatable character motivations and growth arcs (5 points) Authenticity of character interactions and relationships (5 points)

🎶 Themes and Message (10 points):

Clear and meaningful themes explored in the book (5 points) Effective delivery of the book's intended message or moral (5 points)

🎶 Emotional Impact (15 points):

Ability to evoke emotional responses in the reader (5 points) Connection between the reader and the characters or story (5 points) Skillful handling of emotional moments (5 points)

🎶 Editing and Proofreading (10 points):

Absence of major grammatical or spelling errors (5 points) Well-edited and professionally presented text (5 points) Effective proofreading for punctuation and formatting (5 points)

🎶 Overall Enjoyment and Engagement (5 points):

The judge's overall enjoyment and engagement with the book (5 points)

Comments and Feedback: [Provide detailed comments and feedback on each category to justify the assigned scores. Not less than 150 words]

Recommendation: [Indicate whether you would read or recommend this book to others.]