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Welcome to 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.
OBOB is run primarily by volunteers through the Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL) and funded partially through the Library Services and Technology Act, LSTA. OASL, and OBOB operating under its umbrella, are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression in our organization, policies, and practices.
HAPPENING NOW:
2025-2026 Season
Local Competitions – Jan/Feb 2026
Contact your local site coordinator for dates.
Regional Tournaments – March 2026
Regional Tournament Details: HERE
State Championship – April 11, 2026
Join us at Chemeketa Community College for the 2025-26 State Championship!
Last year's 2025 OBOB State Championship was a Huge Success!
Click HERE to watch the full tournament at Chemeketa College!
Congratulations to our 2025 State Champions
- 3rd-5th Grade Division: Valley Catholic Elementary School
- 6th-8th Grade Division: Ashland Middle School
- 9th-12th Grade Division: Lebanon High School
Stay connected with the OBOB Community online!
Oregon Association of School Libraries, and OBOB operating under its umbrella, are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression in our organization, policies, and practices.