Let the reading begin!
The Battle of the Books is a book-based quiz competition for fourth and fifth graders in the Grand Traverse community. Kids read incredible stories together and then experience heart-pounding moments in competition.
The winning team is rewarded with the Victory VIP Tour (Think: limo ride, pizza, shopping spree for books)!
Teams also have a chance to win prizes for sportsmanship, team spirit, best poster design, and more.
Get the full details on the Battle of the Books program:
Important Dates
Registration Opens 6 PM Nov. 6, 2019
Mock Battles February 22, 2020 tentative
Team Battle Day March 7, 2020 tentative
Championship & Finale March 15, 2020 tentative
View Detailed Calendar
Why Participate?
Awesome Stories Everything from school troubles to survival adventures!
Free T-shirt and cool book bag.
Good Books keep you warm on dark, snowy nights.
Be part of a Team and win Prizes!
Teams met Grace Lin at 2019 Finale
Award-winning children’s author and illustrator Grace Lin was the featured speaker at the finale of the Battle of the Books in March 2019. Lin is the author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, a wondrous tale of a girl on a quest. Lin is known not only for her writing but also her artistic talents. She created the cover art for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and has provided vibrant, beautiful illustrations for picture books such as A Big Mooncake for Little Star and Red is a Dragon.
Booklist 2019-20
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Absolutely Almost
Amelia Lost
Bob
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Navigating Early
Powerless
Stef Soto Taco Queen
The Terrible Two
The Westing Game
Zita the Spacegirl
Registration is easy!
To register, all it takes is one parent coach, 4-6 students, and a creative name for your team.
Each team that registers receives:
- One set of the 10 books on the Battle of the Books reading list and book bag
- Free T-shirts
- The chance to meet this year’s Special Guest Author
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