Battle of the Books
2011-2012
for the Madrid/Waddington Libraries
hosted by Madrid Library
team rules, rules of play, time-line, coach's guide, book list
What is the Battle of the Books?
The Battle of the Books is a book battle program, which is a competition similar to jeopardy or whiz quiz games, but questions come from a controlled list of books that participants read in preparation for the games.
Who can participate?
Any person who is in 4th to 6th grade can compete in the Battle of the Books, this includes, home school students, private school students, public school students, etc.
When does it take place?
Reading begins in October. Registration deadline is in February or March. Local competition is in April or May. Regional competition is in May or June.
Where does it take place?
This year registrations will be handled by Madrid Library. This year the local competition will take place at the Madrid Library. This year the regional competition will be held at another library.
Madrid Library and Waddington Library are working together on the Battle of the Books as they do on the Teen Reads Tourney. They get to host the events alternating every year. In 2012 Madrid is hosting the Battle of the Books and Waddington is hosting the Teen Reads Tourney.
