Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
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CLICK HERE FOR: OBOB 2026-2027 Resources
The OBOB program is intended for students to read selected books and answer questions on their content. Students form their teams before winter break and read from the OBOB Book List for 3rd-5th grade. Check out the OBOB website to find book titles for the current school year. Titles are posted by May, allowing your student plenty of time to read over the summer and into the Fall.
Note to Parents: The Oregon Battle of the Books is a voluntary program. OBOB welcomes students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. You may feel that the content and/or theme of a title is not appropriate for your child. OBOB recommends that you read and discuss these books together with your child.
We are excited to be able to continue the OBOB tradition as we know so many of our students and families enjoy this!
If you are interested in leading a student team or supporting the matches, please reach out to the OBOB Coordinator or the WTV Volunteer Coordinator.
Timeline
Timeline
September through November – students register their teams (2-5 students each) with school librarian.
December - competition information shared with team liaisons/coaches
January and February – school competition
March – regional competition for one team per school
OBOB Volunteers: Coaches and Battle Officials
OBOB Volunteers: Coaches and Battle Officials
OBOB Coach: Coach's Role
Battle officials: moderators, timer, scorekeeper
Complete your background check in order to officiate or attend a battle.
More volunteer resources for the current year at: OBOB 2026-2027 Resources
Coordinator Information
Coordinator Information
Coordinator duties include parent and volunteer communication, co-planning tournament schedule with librarian, officiating battles, parent communication and planning the year-end celebration.
Our librarian promotes the program with students, orders extra copies of current titles for school circulation, is the official liaison with the OASL and LSTA (who administer OBOB), registers teams, communicates with teachers, co-plans the tournament schedule, and supports day-of-battle logistics.
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