America's Battle Of The Books

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:: What Is "Battle of the Books?" ::

America's Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in grades 3-12. The purpose is simply to encourage students to read good books and have fun while competing with peers.

How Does A Student Participate?
A student participates by reading from the book list provided for that year's America's Battle of the Books. Students may count "books" they have read before. However, they cannot count books that they have only seen on a video or a movie. They must read the book. They should keep a summary so they can review this information before their "Local Battle."

Where Do The Students Get The Books?
School libraries may order copies of each book on the list. The book stores will also have them available. Teachers and librarians may order copies of each book on the list from wholesale distributor, Beyda for Books (800) 422.3932.

When Do The Students Read The Books?
The school battles will be held usually in March or April of that year. Therefore, students will have plenty of time to read the books during the school year. Reading through the summer is completely optional, but available to students.

What Is The "Battle?"
A typical "Battle" is a full day tournament or game, like the College Bowl, in which students' teams earn points by answering questions about the books on the book list. The day begins with a meeting in the cafeteria, a morning snack and directions for the day. Then they are assigned to a team, given a mascot, and sent to their first round of the "Battle." They play several rounds, each against a different team. At the end of the morning, points are totaled and the two teams with the most points are invited to a "Grand Battle" after lunch, with the other teams as their audience. These two teams will also be given the opportunity to participate in the regional "Battle" in April and the statewide "Battle" also held in May or June, if regional battles have been organized by local participants in your area.

How Does It Benefit The Child?
The students gain knowledge and enjoyment from reading good books, sharing them with friends, parents and teachers, plus a fun day of playing in the "Battle."

What Does It Cost To Participate?
The only cost is an annual membership fee. We require that each school or group using our questions have a current America's Battle of the Books association member. An association member is typically a librarian, teacher, or designated parent. All of our questions are free, as well as most of our resources. When you fill out the membership form please send a check (we do not accept credit cards or purchase orders) with this form.

About Battle of the Books
America's Battle of the Books is a business partnership that serves students, families, and schools. No one receives a salary or profits from the service provided through America’s Battle of the Books. We exist solely to promote the enjoyment of reading and to strength the curriculum goals in America’s educational environment. Our financial profits are placed back into our business to promote our services and educational goals.

America's Battle of the Books owns all questions, logo, and trademark of America's Battle of the Books. No one may use or duplicate our logo, trademark, questions/rounds and/or information from our website without our written permission.