Registration is open.

Registration for team members for the 2026 Battle of the Books is now open.

The program welcomes fourth and fifth graders in the Grand Traverse area. There is no cost to participate. Team members will need their head coach's last name in order to register.

Student Name(Required)

First Last

Head Coach Name(Required)

First Last

School(Required)

Grade Level(Required)

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Demographic Info*

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Parent or Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Address

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Parent / Guardian Phone(Required)

Parent / Guardian Email(Required)

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Parent or Guardian #2

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Parent or Guardian #2 Phone

Parent or Guardian #2 Email

Name of Additional Emergency Contact(Required)

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Emergency Contact Phone(Required)

Attendance Dates(Required)

I understand that the official date for the Battle of the Books Tournament is Saturday, April 11, 2026 and that this registered team member is expected to attend that all-day event.

Photo Release Consent(Required)

I hereby consent to and authorize the Battle of the Books presented by the National Writers Series to display and/or publish photos of my child’s team in Battle of the Books publications including the website and Facebook page and to release these photos to area media for publication or broadcast in reference to the Battle of the Books.

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