Maplewood Oregon Battle of the Books
Oregon Battle of the Books
The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant. 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. Maplewood OBOB is run by a volunteer team of parents with copious help from our librarian Elin Kordahl. Our goals are participation and equity! We hold all battle during the school day allowing any student that wants to participate to do so. Please reach out with questions and happy reading.
OBOB Book Titles for 2025/2026:
3rd-5th Grade Division (3rd grade titles in bold)
– Better with Butter by Victoria Piontek
– The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau -Please note this is the
original novel, not the adapted graphic novel by the same name!
– Elf Dog and Owl Head by M. T. Anderson
– Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein -Please
note this is the original novel, not the adapted graphic novel by
the same name!
– Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome
– Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
– Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lại
– Just Like Click by Sandy Grubb
– The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
– The Million Dollar Race by Matthew Ross Smith
– Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
– Odder by Katherine Applegate -Please note this is the novel, not
the author’s picture book by the same name!
– The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos
– The Secret Garden on 81st Street by Ivy Noelle Weir and Amber
Padilla
– Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter
– The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler *Be sure you are
purchasing a US version of this, as the UK version differs in
some ways.
Official OBOB website: https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org
Maplewood OBOB contact: maplewoodobob@gmail.com
Current OBOB Parent Team: Heather J (lead), Darcie G, Christy W, Katie U, Megan P, and Patty L
Brackets & Competition Details:
Brackets and schedule coming soon! Team formation deadline is November 21st, battles will start February 2nd!
Maplewood Student Teams:
2025-2026 information to come in the fall!
Author/Title Pronunciation Guide: 2025-2026 information to come in the fall!
Additional OBOB Information:
WCCLS has additional resources you may find helpful on their OBOB page
Bethany & Cedar Mill Community Libraries OBOB Page
Practice battling with this new resource created by Glenco Elementary. You can practice solo or with your team!
https://obob.dog/
Volunteering:
2025-2026 information to come in the fall!