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 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Paper Wishes | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | October 2 | 4-5 p.m. | Ramona The Pest | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | October 13 | 2-3 p.m. | Fish in a Tree | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | October 16 | 4-5 p.m. | Clayton Byrd Goes Underground | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | October 27 | 2-3 p.m. | Just Dance | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | November 6 | 4-5 p.m. | Out of Left Field | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | November 10 | 2-3 p.m. | Wishtree | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | November 20 | 4-5 p.m. | Stef Soto, Taco Queen | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | November 24 | 2-3 p.m. | Fablehaven | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | December 4 | 4-5 p.m. | Number the Stars | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | December 8 | 2-3 p.m. | The Ark Plan | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | December 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Aru Shah and the End of Time | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | December 22 | 2-3 p.m. | Riding Freedom | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | January 8 | 4-5 p.m. | Wizards of Once | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | January 12 | 2-3 p.m. | Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | January 22 | 4-5 p.m. | Fish in a Tree | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | January 26 | 2-3 p.m. | Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | February 5 | 4-5 p.m. | Fablehaven | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | February 9 | 2-3 p.m. | Ramona the Pest | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | February 19 | 4-5 p.m. | Wishtree | Register Online |
| Murray Scholls | Sunday | February 23 | 4-5 p.m. | Practice Battle and Celebration | Register Online |
| Main | Wednesday | March 4 | 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
Here are the unofficial Oregon Battle of the Books Practice Questions written by Beaverton City Library staff for the practice battle session that occurred on Thursday, January 2, 2020. They are posted here free of charge for teams preparing for Oregon Battle of the Books.
Looking for more OBOB practice questions?
Check out the unofficial practice questions from Cedar Mill Community Library and the Newberg Public Library.
Here are the unofficial Oregon Battle of the Books Practice Questions written by Beaverton City Library staff for the practice battle session that occurred on Thursday, January 2, 2020. They are posted here free of charge for teams preparing for Oregon Battle of the Books.
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 2019-2020 Oregon Battle of the Books titles in our library catalog:
- Books for Grade 3-5 (most are available in Spanish)
- Books for Grades 6-8
- Books for Grades 9-12