- Simkins Elementary School
- BOB Information
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What is Battle of the Books?
Students across the state read books from a list selected by NCSLMA. In March, Guilford County Schools holds a district-wide competition (at UNCG) where students answer specific, detailed questions about the books. This year, our meetings and competition will be held virtually, so you still need to be reading if you would like to join our team! Click on the images below to watch a short book trailer about each book on this year's list.
Battle of the Books is open to all students in grades 4 and 5 while at Simkins Elementary but there are also competitions for middle school and high school. You can begin reading the books now or check back after March for next year's book list for the competition!
Every media specialist will have different requirements to join the team based on the school you go to, but they all will want you READING the books. We are only allowed to have a team of 12 students, so you will have to be working to read and attend our virtual meetings to be chosen for the team. This is a great time to get started. I have added the elementary list here for you to check out. Find some new things to read this year or check back after March to start reading books for next year....get ready for BOB!
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NC Elementary Battle of the Books List
2020-2021
Click on the author names in the book list below to be taken to that author's page and pronunciation.
Title
Author
Where the Watermelons Grow
Cindy Baldwin
Soft Rain
Cornelia Cornelissen
Among the Hidden
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Chris Grabenstein
Turtle in Paradise
Jennifer L. Holm
Wish
Barbara O'Connor
Pax
Sara Pennypacker
Kenny & the Dragon
Tony DiTerlizzi
Walls Within Walls
Maureen Sherry
Wildfire
Rodman Philbrick
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Grace Lin
The Hero Two Doors Down
Sharon Robinson
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Stacy McAnulty
Not If I Can Help It
Carolyn Mackler
The Very, Very Far North
Dan Bar-el
BOB Games
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Author Name Scavenger Hunt
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Book Title Scavenger Hunt
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EBOB Flash Cards on Flippity
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Title and Author Match Game
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Title and Author Quizlet