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 5 | 4-5 p.m. | Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | September 19 | 4-5 p.m. | Real Friends | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | October 3 | 4-5 p.m. | Roller Girl | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | October 9 | 4-5 p.m. | Waylon! One Awesome Thing | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | October 17 | 4-5 p.m. | The Infinity Year of Avalon James | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | October 23 | 4-5 p.m. | A Whole New Ballgame | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | November 7 | 4-5 p.m. | The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | November 13 | 4-5 p.m. | In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | November 21 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Wild Robot | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | November 27 | 4-5 p.m. | Book Scavenger | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | December 5 | 4-5 p.m. | When the Sea Turned to Silver | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | December 11 | 4-5 p.m. | Hana's Suitcase | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | December 19 | 4-5 p.m. | Ugly | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | January 8 | 4-5 p.m. | George | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | January 9 | 4-5 p.m. | Waylon! One Awesome Thing | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | January 22 | 4-5 p.m. | Nightbird | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | January 23 | 4-5 p.m. | A Whole New Ballgame | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | February 6 | 4-5 p.m. | Hana's Suitcase | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | February 12 | 4-5 p.m. | Wish | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | February 20 | 4-5 p.m. | Book Scavenger | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Tuesday | February 26 | 4-5 p.m. | Practice Battle and Celebration | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | March 6 | 4-5 p.m. | Practice Battle and Celebration | Register Online |
During Winter Break teams of students in grades 3-5 can practice battling other teams in an OBOB-like setting with unofficial OBOB questions to help prepare for school battles.
Practice Questions
Beaverton City Library's OBOB practice battles held January 3.
Looking for more OBOB practice questions?
Check out the unofficial practice questions from Cedar Mill Community Library and the Newberg Public Library.
Beaverton City Library's OBOB practice battles held January 3.
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: