Welcome to the Official Oregon Battle of the Books Website!

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.

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ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW OBOB SEASON?

  • Regionals are held during the month of March
  • State competition is April 12 at Chemeketa Community College, Salem

2024 OBOB State Tournament Champions

  • Elementary School Division: “The Flying Watermelons from Bethany Elementary in Beaverton”
  • Middle School Division: “Team K.C.” from Lakeridge Middle School in Lake Oswego
  • High School Division: “Rose City Readers 2 Electric Boogaloo. Read Hard With a Vengeance” from Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland

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OBOB Supports Childhood Literacy

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.