Two authors with strong ties to Barrington are among those whose works have been nominated for 2016 RI Teen Book Awards. Peter Johnson, who is a Barrington resident and who regularly visits local schools to talk about his books, is the author of "The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez." Also, John Rocco's and Jay Primiano's "Swim That Rock" has been nominated for the award. Mr. Primiano and Mr. Rocco grew up in Barrington. More information can be found at www.rilibraries.org/ritba 2016 Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominees "All Our Yesterdays" by Cristin Terrill* "And We Stay" by Jenny Hubbard* "Better Off Friends" by Elizabeth Eulbert "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson "Complicit" by Stephanie Kuehn* "Dogs of War" by Sheila Keenan "Egg & Spoon" by Gregory Maguire "The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia" by Candace Fleming "Forget Me" by K.A. Harrington "Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future" by A.S. King* "In the Shadow of Blackbirds" by Cat Winters "The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez" by Peter Johnson "Midwinterblood" by Marcus Sedgwick* "The Night Gardener: A Scary Story" by Jonathan Auxier "Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek" by Maya Van Wagenen "The Scar Boys" by Len Vlahos* "The Secret Hum of a Daisy" by Tracy Holczer "The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim" by E.K. Johnston "Swim That Rock" by John Rocco & Jay Primiano "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart* "Winger" by Andrew Smith* "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass" by Meg Medina* *Books recommended for older readers