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Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)

What is OBOB?

The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide reading competition for children in grades 3-12. The program is sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries.

Students read from the year’s book list for their grade level and discuss the titles in teams. Each team prepares to answer trivia questions about the books. Teams compete against other teams of students in a tournament-style “battle” of knowledge about the books. Students who win battles at their school can advance to regional and state-level competitions.

 

OBOB Mock Battle
Sunday, January 19, 2025 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Hillsboro Shute Park Library

OBOB Book Club
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Beaverton City Library

OBOB Book Club @ Murray Scholls
Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Beaverton City Library @ Murray Scholls

OBOB Battle Royale
Sunday, January 26, 2025 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Hillsboro Brookwood Library

OBOB Book Club
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Beaverton City Library

OBOB Book Club (grades 3 to 5)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Hillsboro Brookwood Library

OBOB Book Club @ Murray Scholls
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Beaverton City Library @ Murray Scholls

OBOB Book Club for 3rd-5th Graders
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

North Plains Public Library

What are the books for this year?

Below are lists of the 2024-2025 OBOB titles in different formats. Note that not all titles are available in every format.

See tips on using OverDrive for parents and educators.

3rd to 5th Grade Titles

3-5 all formats, all languages 3-5 Print Books 3-5 e-Books
3-5 e-Audiobooks 3-5 Books on CD & Playaways

6th to 8th Grade Titles

6-8 all formats, all languages 6-8 Print Books 6-8 e-Books
6-8 e-Audiobooks 6-8 Books on CD & Playaways

9th to 12th Grade Titles

9-12 all formats, all languages 9-12 Print Books 9-12 e-Books
9-12 e-Audiobooks 9-12 Books on CD & Playaways

Títulos en español

Todos los grados y formatos disponibles

What resources do you have to help me?

The Cedar Mill Library OBOB page has lists of sample questions and other resources.

2024-2025 Printable Author/Title Match Sheets

3rd to 5th Grade Authors/Titles (PDF) 6th to 8th Grade Authors/Titles (PDF) 9th to 12th Grade Authors/Titles (PDF)

2024-2025 Printable Author Name Pronunciation Guides

Authors for 3rd to 5th grade (PDF) Authors for 6th to 8th grade (PDF) Authors for 9th to 12th grade (PDF)

Funding

OBOB is paid for by local school libraries, local public libraries, and federal Library Services and Technology Act funds administered by the State Library of Oregon.