Oregon Battle of the Books @ CHS
Do you love to read? Do you love trivia questions or shows? If yes, then the Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is for you!
OBOB @ CHS is open to every student in grades 9-12.
What is OBOB?
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.
How can I participate at CHS?
It’s easy to participate in OBOB at CHS, just follow the steps below:
- Read the books!
- Form a team – teams can be from 2-5 members of any grade level
- Register your team early for the CHS OBOB Tournament and to get updates and news via your student email
- During the Fall and Winter, practice with your team
- Compete in the CHS Local Tournament (January or early February)
- The winning team will compete in the Regional Tournament (normally in February)
Watch for posters, updates to this page, and announcements at school and in newsletters for more information about upcoming OBOB events.
Last year, our team placed 3rd at the Regional Tournament!! Go Sparts!
OBOB Book Titles for 2024-25
- Bluebird by Sharon Cameron
- Cinder by Marissa Meyer
- Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury
- The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
- For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund
- The Girl Who Fell Beaneath the Sea by Axie Oh
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- Invisible Son by Kim Johnson
- My Most Excellent Year: A Novel of Love, Mary Poppins, and Fenway Park by Steve Kluger
- Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner
- Saints of the Household by Ari Tison
- Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
All of this year’s selected titles are physically available in the CHS Library, available online via Overdrive, or also available from the Benton County Library.
