Battle of the Books Program

What is the Battle of the Books Program?

The Battle of the Books program is a reading incentive program for students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. Students are challenged to read as many books as possible from a list of 20 books. In order to qualify for a team, students must read AND pass off at least 8 books by February 1, 2025. There are prizes and incentives along the way. If students would just like to read the books for fun and earn the prizes without participating in the competition, they can. The point of this program is to get kids reading!

Each time a student finishes a book, they will need to fill out a summary sheet so we know they read the book. This can be done on paper by printing out the summary sheet through the link below. There are also copies of the summary sheet in the library. OR students can log onto their google classroom and use the code: psuuykn to fill out and submit the summary sheet electronically. Once they pass off their summary sheet with Mrs. LeBaron or Mrs. Rooker they can collect their button in the library.

Battle of the books summary sheet (PDF)

After passing off the books, students will receive a lanyard and a book button in the library. For each additional book students pass off, they will receive an additional button. The library will be open most weeks for Battle of the Book pass-offs – Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:15 -10:00 am and every day after school. If those times don’t work for your student, please have them talk with the librarian.

Battle of the Book Contest Details

Students who read at least 8 books by Feb. 1, 2025, will be eligible to be on a team. Teams have at least 3 but not more than 4 students per team. There are 3/4th grade teams and 5th grade teams, each with their own competitions. Students can be on a team with friends from other classes. We allow students to request who they want to be on a team with and then do a little shuffling as needed. As a team, students will review the books and prepare for the school competition. The preliminary competitions will be the beginning of April (TBA) and the final competition will be sometime at the end of April in the gym with an audience of parents and all 3-5th grade students.

Parents are also encouraged to read the books and form a parent team! This will be our 3rd year hosting a parent competition. More details to follow.

Where Can I Find the Books?

1- Every 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classroom has a set of the books, thanks to our PTA! These are available to students to read in class, but usually not checked out long term (up to the discretion of the teacher.)

2- The library has 2 copies of every book, organized all together in one place. While these books are often checked out, students are encouraged to put the books on hold in order to get them faster. This can be done during regular library time. Students can check out 1 Battle book at a time and keep it for at least 2 weeks. If it’s not on hold, they can have it longer.

3 – Sora is a great free resource for e-books and audio books. Students can log onto Sora on their school chromebooks or any device at home using their 9 number as their username and chromebook password as their Sora password. And audio books count! Download the Sora app for free on your home device.

4- Millcreek Library is a great resource for these books. They have a copy of our list at the information desk and would be happy to help you find the books there. Ask for Kami Anzures with questions.

5- Check thrift stores, your home library or family and friends – you may already own a copy!