In 2023, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse made several changes to the program -- adding new activities and moving the Tournament event to Traverse City West Senior High. We welcomed 64 teams with over 300 readers participating.
Of the eight book titles, popular choices among the readers were Scouts, Other Words for Home, Long Lost, and Allergic.
Jasmine Warga, author of Other Words for Home, observed some of the competition and shared details about her book at the Tournament Finale.
Congratulations!
Champion Team: Nacho Ordinary Readers Reheated
- Siella Steele
- Peyton Ashworth
- Allie Seymour
- Finnley Nolan
- Madelynn Langhorst
- Lilly Tvardek
Head Coach Shelly Seymour and Assistant Coach Kara Ashworth
Amphitheatre Top Team: Girls in the Hood
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- Grayson Smith
- Dylan Avarali
- Emerson Dickinson
- Gillian Gallagher
- Sophia Smit
Head Coach Libby Smith and Assistant Coach Beth Avarali
Lightning Trials Top Team: The Mighty Toasters
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- Saige Jerdee
- Mackey Hartley
- Willa Cassell
- James Crigier
- Oliver Hubbell
- Millie Jewell
Head Coach Deana Jerdee and Assistant Coach Andrea Cassell
Team Battles Top Team: Battling Potatoes
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- Elijah Ollila
- Behnam Jame
- Charlie Moore
- Tanner Stephens
- Jack Armbruster
- Anderson Repke
Head Coach Emily Moore and Assistant Coach Angela Repke
Games Arena Top Team: Book To The Future
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- Casey Boyle
- Lauren Niemi
- Emily Jetter
- Maggie Mohrhardt
- Emerson Houdek
- Max Cozzens
Head Coach Sandra Mohrhardt and Assistant Coach Jill Niemi
Team Awards
- Most Creative Team Name ~ Novel Gnomes
- Best Coat of Arms and Slogan ~ Blue Ribbon Bibliophiles “Book before you leap”
- Best Sportsmanship ~ Galaxy Girls
- Most Spirited Team ~ Page Flippin' Magicians
Booklist
Sponsors
Special thanks to Hagerty, Leadstar, eFulfillment Service, Sera & Richard Thompson, Anne & Robert Tucker, Hazelnut Kids, and Traverse Area District Library.
