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 2024/2025: Visit the OBOB Book Title List to see the titles for 2024/2025 school year! 3rd graders will read 8 (of the 16 total) books. 4th and 5th graders will read all 16 books once the full list has been selected.
*3rd graders read selections in BOLD only, 4th & 5th graders read all selections
- Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson
- Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley
- Fifty-Four Things Wrong with Gwendolyn Rogers by Caela Carter
- Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and Rose Bousamra
- J.D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. Dillard
- Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life by Jerry Pinkney
- Leonard (My Life as a Cat) by Carlie Sorosiak
- Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau
- The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury
- The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch
- Sam Makes a Splash by Nicole Melleby
- Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- Thirst by Varsha Bajaj
- A Time Traveler’s Theory of Relativity by Nicole Valentine
- Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright
- The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Official OBOB website: https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org
Maplewood OBOB contact: maplewoodobob@gmail.com
Current OBOB Parent Team: Heather J (Lead), Darcie G, Lauren C, Katie U, Megan P and Christy W
Brackets & Competition Details: Battles will begin in February 2025.
Maplewood Student Teams: Coming this Fall for the 2024/2025 Battles!
Author/Title Pronunciation Guide: Pronunciation Guide for 2024/2025
Additional OBOB Information:
WCCLS has additional resources you may find helpful on their OBOB page
Bethany & Cedar Mill Community Libraries OBOB Page
Volunteering: Coming this Fall for the 2024/2025 Battles!