Oregon Battle of the Books
What is Oregon Battle of the Books?
From the official Oregon Battle of the Books website
"The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program.
Students in 3rd-12th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.
OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students."
What can you find at the Beaverton City Library for Oregon Battle of the Books?
Register online one month before each book club.
| Location | Day | Date | Time | Book | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Wednesday | September 20 | 4-5 p.m. | We the Children | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | October 4 | 4-5 p.m. | I Survived the Eruption of Mt. Saint Helens, 1980 |
Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | October 10 | 4-5 p.m. | Blast Off! | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | October 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Masterpiece | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | October 24 | 4-5 p.m. | Poppy | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | November 1 | 4-5 p.m. | Ella Enchanted | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | November 14 | 4-5 p.m. | EllRay Jakes the Recess King |
Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | November 15 | 4-5 p.m. | Door By the Staircase | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | November 28 | 4-5 p.m. | Wild Wings | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | December 6 | 4-5 p.m. | Dash | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | December 12 | 4-5 p.m. | Wild Life | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | December 19 | 4-5 p.m. | The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity |
Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | December 20 | 4-5 p.m. | Poppy | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | January 9 | 4-5 p.m. | My Life in Dogs Years | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | January 10 | 4-5 p.m. | Mystery on Museum Mile | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | January 23 | 4-5 p.m. | Esperanza Rising | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | January 24 | 4-5 p.m. | The Red Pencil | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | February 7 | 4-5 p.m. | The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity |
Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | February 13 | 4-5 p.m. | Ella Enchanted | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | February 21 | 4-5 p.m. | Wild Wings | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | February 27 | 4-5 p.m. | Practice Battle and Celebration | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | March 7 | 4-5 p.m. | Practice Battle and Celebration | Register Online |
During Winter Break teams of students in grades 3-5 and 6-8 can practice battling other teams in an OBOB-like setting with unofficial OBOB questions to help prepare for school battles.
3-5 Grade OBOB Practice Battle
Thursday, December 28
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Unofficial Questions from the 3-5 grade Practice Battles
6-8 Grade OBOB Practice Battle
Friday, December 29
4-5 p.m.
Unofficial Questions from the 6-8 grade Practice Battles
Looking for more OBOB practice questions?
Check out the unofficial practice questions from Cedar Mill Community Library and the Newberg Public Library.
Thursday, December 28
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Unofficial Questions from the 3-5 grade Practice Battles
6-8 Grade OBOB Practice Battle
Friday, December 29
4-5 p.m.
Unofficial Questions from the 6-8 grade Practice Battles
Looking for more OBOB practice questions?
Check out the unofficial practice questions from Cedar Mill Community Library and the Newberg Public Library.
Find all of the 2018 Oregon Battle of the Books titles in our library catalog: