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What is Battle of the Books Jr?

Battle of the Books Jr. is an optional reading incentive program for Grades K-2nd that runs through the Upland Terrace Library. Rather than having a specific reading list, students in the Junior program get to read books of their own choosing in 10 different categories. Students can then earn a lanyard and buttons as they complete the categories, as well as other prizes along the way.

How does it work?

Battle of the Books Jr. encourages students to read and record their progress on a reading log. Students can count a book read independently, one read with parents, an audiobook, or one read by the teacher or volunteer at school. For this program, there will not be a specific number of pages or time required, but if your child is reading chapter books, you could encourage them to read one per category.  Any book completed, if it fits the category, is acceptable.  We will not police books, but rather leave that up to the parents’ judgement.  Just make sure you only count each book once – don’t use the same book for different categories. When a student has read 3 books from any category, a parent/guardian signs the reading log and students bring it to school the last week of the month.  (We will send out reminders!) Students will then be rewarded for their progress during class library time.

Are there any prizes?

Students will earn beads for any of the categories they complete. These will be recorded and added to keychains for the end of the year. They will also get to choose a little prize when they finish each category. These prizes are awarded once a month on our designated “reward and record” day during library time. If they complete all 6 categories (30 books), they will receive their keychain with all their beads and get to choose a new book to keep at the end of the year. Students will receive their keychain and beads, no matter how many beads they have earned. When students complete a category within the allotted month, they will be entered into a raffle to win many fun larger prizes. We are always looking to provide more prize incentives and will be updating prize info throughout the year!

Battle of the Books Jr – Reading Log (PDF)

10 Categories

Fairytale and Fable category icon
Animals and Nature category icon
Adventure category icon
Space category icon
School category icon
Rhyming category icon
Math category icon
Humorous category icon
History category icon

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