Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books (B.O.B.) is an extracurricular, competitive reading team sponsored by WEMTA (Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association) designed for students in grades 4-6 who LOVE to read and compete.
Practices occur in the Edward Becker Library Media Center from October through February on pre-scheduled dates (averaging twice a month; schedule coming soon).
Participants read all 20 books from the list provided by WEMTA, learn the titles and authors of each book, and are quizzed on their knowledge. The top four students selected by the teacher-coaches will compete virtually against other Wisconsin student teams in the competition in February.
How to Participate
- Start reading the list of books listed on Destiny’s homepage or visit the WEMTA Battle of the Books Elementary Division List
- Attend in-person practices
- Practice at home
- Start learning titles and authors and quiz yourself and your teammates
- Use a Battle of the Books (BOB) notebook and write down five important events from each book you read
- Bristol’s Virtual Competition Team will consist of the top four students selected by Bristol’s Battle of the Books Advisors
Battle of the Books Practices
- September 16, 2026: 5:30 Parent meeting in the library
- October 7, 2026: Practice and permission slip due
- October 21, 2026: Practice
- November 4, 2026: Practice
- November 18, 2026: Practice
- December 2, 2026: Practice
- December 16, 2026: Practice; quiz to help determine top 12
- December 18, 2026: Top 12 students posted
- January 6, 2027: Top 12 Practice and announce top 8 after practice
- January 20, 2027: Top 8 Practice
- February 3, 2027: Top 8 Practice
- February 17, 2027: Top 8 Practice
- February 24, 2027: Statewide Battle-online; competitive team will be top 4 of the 8
- March 10, 2027: Party for the team and the 4 alternates
Battle of the Books Competition
- Wednesday, February 24, 2027, from 2:45-3:30 p.m.
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