The purpose of the Elementary Battle of the Books program is to encourage reading by all students at the elementary school level. Students, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints by prominent authors in the area of young adult literature. The game format creates interest and excitement in reading. Through the fun and excitement of the competition, students improve reading skills, mature in their choices of reading materials, and acquire a broader knowledge base. Even during the height of the competition, students and coaches should remember that the goal is to READ, not necessarily to win!

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Making the Team

Students are required to read all 15 books, pass the AR test for each book and attend scheduled practices on a regular basis. The maximum number of students allowed on a team is 12.  Should there be more students trying out for the team than there are spots available, and have read and passed all of the AR quizzes, the the coaches will select students that make the team by average AR scores, attendance of practice, and behavior/performance during practice.

North Carolina School LIbrary Media Association

Elementary Battle of the Books

2018- 2019 

At the Bottom of the World by Bill Nye and Gregory Mone

Ban This Book by Alan Gratz

Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Munoz Ryan

Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O' Connor

The Old Willis Place by Mary Downing Hahn

Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin

Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech

Runaway Twin by Peg Kehret

Save Me a Seat by Sara Weeks and Gita Varadarajan

A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd

Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle