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Battle of the Books Junior

What is Battle of the Books Jr?

Battle of the Books Jr. is an optional reading incentive program for Grades K-3rd 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 at their own pace at home 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.

’22-’23 Battle of the Books Jr Reading LogDownload

10 Categories

Are there any Prizes?

Students will earn buttons for any of the categories they complete. These will be recorded and pinned to lanyards for the end of the year. They will also get to choose a little prize when they finish each category. When they are half-way through the program and have completed 5 categories (15 books), students will get a scented bookmark and a pencil. These prizes are awarded once a month on our designated “reward and record” day during library time. If they complete all 10 categories (30 books), they will receive their lanyard with all their buttons and get to choose a new book to keep at the end of the year. Students will receive their lanyard and buttons, no matter how many buttons they have earned. We are always looking to provide more prize incentives and will be updating prize info throughout the year!

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