# Battle of the Books


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- [Book Handout Info](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/book-handout-battle-kickoff-info/): Book Handout & Battle Kickoff   Details Your chosen one-hour time slot between 10 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026 Traverse Area District Library ~ Main Branch For team members and head and assistant coaches   Important Info Bring your whole team to work together through eight super-fun activity stations. Gather your team members outside if possible then proceed to the Team Check-in table to the left as you enter the library. Plan on one hour to complete the activities. This year’s eight battle books will be revealed as you do the activities. Find out which special guest […]
- [2025 Battle](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2025-battle/): In 2025, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse mixed it up with very different stories — from kids stuck in an airport to a boy who makes an owl-headed friend. The Tournament schedule was optimized to keep energy levels up for coaches and kids. We welcomed 55 teams with 293 readers participating. Of the eight book titles, popular choices among the readers were Scritch Scratch, Leeva At Last, and Elf Dog & Owl Head. Lindsay Currie, author of Scritch Scratch, had the teams mesmerized describing how she creates spooky tales based on real events. Teams were eager to pick […]
- [Coach Orientation](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/coach-orientation/): Coach Orientation Presentation 2025
- [2024 Battle of the Books](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2024-battle-of-the-books/): In 2024, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse focused on the fun of reading with several light-hearted titles and a guest author to make everyone laugh. The Lightning Trials competition also was updated with new rules. We welcomed 57 teams with over 300 readers participating. Of the eight book titles, popular choices among the readers were Manatee Summer, Wink, Max and the Midknights, and James and the Giant Peach. Chris Grabenstein, author of Home Sweet Motel and the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series, shared fun facts about himself and his books to all teams and helped hand out the awards […]
- [2023 Battle of the Books](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2023-battle-of-the-books/): 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 […]
- [Book Handout Check In Times](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/book-handout-check-in-times/): Book Handout 2024 – Team Check-in Times Please check in with your team at the stated time and plan to be at the library with your team for about an hour. Parents / guardians should plan to drop off their child with you for this activity. Check-in Time   Teams by Coach Last Name 4:00 pm Schaub 4:05 Cozzens and Bueche 4:10 Archangeli and Roman 4:15 Fleming and Turner 4:20 Williams and Smith (Charlotte) 4:25 Kortokrax 4:30 Jacobs 4:35 Egelus 4:40 Metiva 4:45 Adams and Hales 4:50 Daddario 4:55 Boss 5:00 pm Fri and Knudsen 5:05 Freeborn and Neil 5:10 […]
- [Competition - FAQ](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/competition-faq/): Competition FAQ We have created this page to respond to any questions from coaches as they arise. Please email Rose Zivkovich, Competition Coordinator, with your questions, and we will get them answered here as soon as possible. For Lightning Trials, do kids turn in the Extra Life Tokens to the judge? No. Each team will have a small basket in front of the mat to turn in the tokens.   For Lightning Trials, do teams get two Extra Life Tokens per round or for all of the trials? Teams start each Lightning Trial with their two Extra Life tokens in […]
- [Lightning Trials - Rules](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/lightning-trials-rules/): Official Rules for Lightning Trials Overview In the Lightning Trials, each team demonstrates their book knowledge by answering questions regarding characters, setting, the plot, or other details from the eight battle books. Team members will: • Answer questions about the books • Earn points by providing more correct answers than incorrect answers to the questions asked within a theme. Lightning Trials – Set Up 1. All teams will be organized in rows (usually five teams across) using mats on the floor. 2. Upon entering the room, each team will take a position on any unclaimed mat, place their team placard […]
- [Tournament Schedule](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/tournament-schedule/): Tournament Schedule April 12, 2025 8:30 – 9:00 am   Check in for Volunteers and Teams (Commons)   9:00 – 9:10 am     Team Welcome (Large Gym)   9:10 – 9:20 am    Teams proceed to competition venues   9:20 – 10: 20 am    Competition: Team Battles / Lightning Trials / Amphitheatre   10:20 – 10:30 am    Team proceed to next competition venue   10:30 – 11:30 am    Competition: Team Battles / Lightning Trials / Amphitheatre   11:30 am – 12:00 pm    Lunch (Commons)   12:00 – 12:10 pm    Teams proceed to next competition venue   12:10 – 1:10 pm    Competition: […]
- [Amphitheatre - Rules](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/amphitheatre-rules/): Official Rules for Amphitheatre Overview In the Amphitheatre, a team’s unique talents shine by creating a performance or drawing based on a book-related prompt. Team members will: • Create a performance or drawing based on a prompt provided to them • Work as a team to create their chosen work on the spot • Perform or share their work during the judging time • Earn points based on adherence to the rules, teamwork, presentation, and creative use of book details. Amphitheatre – Rules 1. Upon entering the Amphitheatre, each team will be given two “cue cards” with a book-related performance […]
- [Games Arena - Rules](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/games-arena-rules/): Official Rules for Games Arena Overview In the Games Arena, each team showcases their creativity and game strategy by making a board game based on one of the battle books. Team members will: • Select one battle book as the focus of their team’s board game • Plan and make a board game in accordance with the rules • Bring the team’s board game to the Tournament ready to play • Play the board games of at least two other teams at the Tournament • Earn points based on adherence to the rules, presentation, game strategy, and creative use of […]
- [Team Battles - Rules](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/team-battles-rules/): Official Rules for Team Battles Overview Team Battles are a test of each team’s knowledge of the battle books including characters, setting, plot, and specific details of each story. Team members will: • Answer questions about the books as a team • Earn points by providing the correct authors and correct answers to the questions asked • Compete head-to-head against two other teams Team Battles – Rules 1. Each team will compete in two battles against two different opposing teams. 2. During each battle, a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 team members may participate. One member acts […]
- [Team Meeting Ideas](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/team-meeting-ideas/): Team Meeting Ideas for Coaches Team meetings are for discussing the books and preparing for the Tournament as well as building a team that can work well together. Below are some resources to assist with creating your team meetings.    Team Activity Ideas Initial meetings should focus on team building and general book discussions. Build enthusiasm by allowing the students to share their thoughts on the books. Utilize team building games, more team building games, icebreakers, and games & icebreakers for virtual meetings to help team members bond and get to know each other. Schedule time for choosing your team […]
- [2022 Battle of the Books](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2022-battle/): In 2022, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse piloted a new format called the Faire Division and also held its Team Battles under a division called the Tournament Division. We welcomed 48 teams in the Tournament Division and nine teams in the Faire Division with over 300 readers participating. Of the eight book titles, popular choices among the readers were Edge of Extinction: The Ark Plan, The Disaster Days, Stargazing, and Music for Tigers. Jack Cheng, author of See You in the Cosmos, presented stories and images that influenced his book and life — including the inspiration for the […]
- [Guidelines for Team Awards](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/coat-of-arms-and-team-slogan-guidelines/): Team Awards In addition to awards earned through our four competitive events, teams are eligible for four team awards that are announced at the Tournament finale. Each award and its applicable rules are described below. Most Creative Team Name Teams may choose their own team name, and creativity is encouraged. Teams that competed the year prior may use their team name again. If a chosen team name is already taken, teams will be contacted to choose a different name.   Rules for Team Names Team names must be 35 characters or less, including spaces, and may not include school, school […]
- [Coaching Resources & Tools](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/coaching-tools/):   Coaching Resources & Tools   Resources for Battle of the Books coaches include our Coaches Orientation meeting, regular Battle Report emails* during battle season, and specific web pages on Getting Started as a Coach, Tips for Team Coaches, and Team Meeting Ideas. Some coaches also may benefit from using organizational tools such as those below. Organizational Tools Several spreadsheets have been developed to support common tasks for Battle of the Books coaches. Feel free to download, use, and adapt them as you wish.   All Coaching Tools: Microsoft Excel Google Sheets   PDF versions by tool name: Team Member […]
- [Board Game Tips](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/board-game-tips/): Board Game Tips How to get started Creating a board game based on a battle book can be easy and fun. A great starting point might be a general discussion of the characters, places, and plot twists from your book that might make fun parts of game. Characters might be player pieces/pawns? The places in the book might be squares or maybe just part of the decoration? A mix of good and bad events that befall the characters might be put on game spaces to advance players toward the finish space or set players back. Check out the Board Game […]
- [Registered Teams 2026](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/registered-teams/): Registered Teams 2026 Team registration opened at 3:00 PM on December 7, 2025. We appreciate your patience as we update this page. Teams are considered registered (with a secure team slot) when 4 team members and a Team Head Coach are registered. Teams may continue to add team members – up to 6 max – through 6 pm on January 11, 2026. Page last updated at 11:50 AM on January 11, 2026. Registered Teams BELL – Addison, Roslyn, Julie, Isla, and Morgan BLAIR – Darby, Maren, Lucy, Harper, Annabelle, and Hannah BOWERMAN – Owen, Arlo, Ryan, Otto, and Declan CHIASSON […]
- [2021 Battle](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2021-battle/): 2021 Battle of the Books In 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Battle of the Books program was revamped in an online format with changes to rules and scoring. All competition events were held online via Zoom. Sixty-three teams signed on to participate. Over 300 kids competed on Team Battle Day with over 80 hours of battle time logged by our volunteers. The Championship Battle & All-Team Finale was held with special guest author Shelley Pearsall. The two finalist teams tied and were declared co-champions after three rounds of tiebreaker questions. Of the nine book titles, popular choices among […]
- [2020-2021 Book Reveals](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/book-reveals/): Check in as we reveal one book per day starting December 14! BOOK #1 BOOK #2 BOOK #3 BOOK #4 BOOK #5 BOOK #6 BOOK #7 BOOK # 8 BOOK #9
- [2020 Battle](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2020-battle/): 2020 Battle of the Books In 2020, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse filled all 48 teams slots in less than one day. While we had very successful Mock Battles and an incredible Team Battle Day competition, coronavirus concerns forced the cancellation of the Championship Battle & All-Team Finale with special guest author Ben Hatke. The two advancing teams from Team Battle Day were declared co-champions for 2020. Of the ten book titles, popular choices among the readers were Absolutely Almost, The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, Navigating Early, and Powerless. Ben Hatke, author of Zita the Spacegirl, did send […]
- [Author Announcement](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/author-announcement/): The 2020 Author Reveal! Apparently you love books, and you like to be quizzed on them. Let’s see if a few hints can help you guess which author is coming to the Championship and All-Team Finale to speak to you and share their story on March 15th. Wait a minute. Before we start, study your Coach closely. Do they seem to have a knowing grin? Are they afraid to look you directly in the eye? They were supposed to wait until the whole team was together before guessing the author. Scold them if you suspect they already peeked. Adults are […]
- [Ben Hatke](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/ben-hatke/): And the author is… BEN HATKE Author of Zita the Spacegirl! Ben and his book friends can’t wait to meet you and answer all of your questions on March 15th at the Championship and All-Team Finale!
- [2019 Battle](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2019-battle/): 2019 Battle of the Books In 2019, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse filled all 48 teams slots plus two alternate teams. Of the ten book titles, popular choices among the readers were Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Sidekicks, Hoot, and Where The Mountain Meets the Moon. Grace Lin, author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, shared her inspirations in writing the book and had everyone drawing their own Chinese dragons. Congratulations! Winning Team: F.B.I. (Friendly Book Investigators) Mara Niemi Gabrielle Sebastian Becky Lechota Sophia Barbas Porter Stevenson Cooper Boyle Coach: Bridgette Barbas   Runner-Up Team: […]
- [Tournament Tips](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/team-battle-day-tips/): Tournament Tips for Coaches Before Tournament Day Begins Remind team member families of arrival time, location, and what to bring. Team members, coaches, and team helpers should bring a packed lunch, snacks, water bottle, and a backpack to carry those items. Remind families that they are invited to join us for the Author Presentation and Team Celebration & Awards.  Families may arrive any time after 1:10 PM. If they are just doing pickup, they should arrive around 3:45 PM. On Tournament Day Arrive with your team between 8:30 – 8:55 am. Head Coaches should check-in at the Team Check-in table […]
- [2018 Battle](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2018-battle/): 2018 Battle of the Books In 2018, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse tweaked the competition format so that twelve teams advanced to the Semi-Finals. Of the ten book titles, some especially popular choices among the readers were The War That Saved My Life, Save Me A Seat, and The Fourteenth Goldfish. Peter Brown, author of The Wild Robot, shared wonderful images from his writing and illustration process and inspired everyone with how a small drawing of a robot can become an incredible tale of survival, kindness, and perseverance. Congratulations! Winning Team: The Bookie Wookies Abby Hicks Isaac Kerr […]
- [Getting Started as a Coach](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/getting-started-as-a-coach/): Getting Started as a Team Head Coach Find 4-6 kids to form a team. You need a minimum of four kids to form a team. Max is 6. Any 4th or 5th grader in Grand Traverse, Benzie, or Leelanau counties. Find kids at school, extra-curricular activities, neighborhood, church, etc. If you need help finding team members, contact our Team Coordinator. Register yourself as the Team Head Coach. Click here to register. Registration is open now. Mark your calendar now for Book Handout, Coaches Meetings, and Important Dates.   Remind/help parents to register their child. Registration opens at 3 pm on […]
- [Team Battle Day Schedule](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/team-times-for-team-battle-day/): Team Battle Day Schedule March 9, 2019 / Scholars Hall / Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) 9:00-10:30 AM Book Bandits Book Sharks The Chapter Book Chompers Fiction Fireballs Furlock Holmes Gryffindor Gladiators Hooked on Books Big Wigs Juicy Juice Library Legionnaires Lucky Llamas The Newsies Rockin’ Readers 11:00 AM-12:30 PM The Bookbusters Bookie Wants a Cookie Dumbledore’s Army of Readers Fearless Fourth Graders HD Team The Page Patriots Paragraph Pirates Radical Readers Reading Rascals Reading Unitigers Running Reese’s Readers Snitches & Witches 1:15 PM-2:45 PM 5 Guys and Kendall Bearded Book Bosses Bookaneers Cover to Cover The Fantasy Foragers Fire Breathing […]
- [2017 Battle](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2017-battle/): 2017 Battle of the Books In 2017, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse doubled the number of teams participating. Ultimately 48 teams — over 260 readers — participated with 13 area schools represented. Of the ten book titles, some especially popular choices among the readers were Small Steps, The False Prince, and Roller Girl. Gordon Korman, author of over 80 books for kids, created a humorous finale — sharing the inspiration for many of his most popular books. Gordon gave out the awards, responded to dozens of lively questions from battle participants, and finally signed books. Congratulations! Winning Team: […]
- [Important Dates](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/important-dates/): Important Dates Book Handout & Battle Kickoff Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Assigned Times) Traverse Area District Library ~ Main Library   Coach Meeting #2 Sunday, March 8, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Click Coach Meeting Zoom Link Code: books   Battle of the Books Tournament Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Traverse City West Senior High
- [Award Winners 2021](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/award-winners/): 2021 AWARD WINNERS We hope your journey was epic! Congratulations to all teams that participated in Battle of the Books Grand Traverse this year.  You bravely battled over Zoom and conquered Pandemic challenges with high spirits, grace, courage and impressive knowledge of the books. We are pleased to announce this year’s award winners: Co-Champions: Where the Wild Books Are Little Readers in the Big Books Most Spirited Team The Booming Books Most Creative Team Name Book, Line & Sinker Best Team Slogan The Book Navigators 2.021 “Surviving the pandemic seas one page at a time” Things Seen From Above The […]
- [Registration Confirmation](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/team-member-registration-confirmation/): Registration Confirmation Your registration as a Team Member for Battle of the Books has been submitted successfully! Your team is considered registered once four members of the team have submitted this form and your Team Head Coach has registered. A list of registered teams will be posted on the website the week following registration. May your journey be epic! Back to Home Page
- [Team Member Registration](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/team-member-registration/): Registration is closed. Registration for team members for the 2026 Battle of the Books is now closed. 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.
- [Coach or Volunteer Registration Confirmation](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/coach-or-volunteer-registration-confirmation/): Coach or Volunteer Registration Confirmation Thank you for volunteering for this important reading program in our community! Your form has been submitted successfully.   Back to Home Page
- [Coach or Volunteer Registration](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/coach-or-volunteer-registration/): Register as a Team Coach or Volunteer Coaches and volunteers can register now. All Battle of the Books coaches and volunteers need to complete the form below. Coaches must be notified by the National Writer Series that their background check has cleared prior to meeting with their teams. If you are volunteering for Book Handout, you will be contacted by our Volunteer Coordinator to select your preferred time slot.  
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- [Blog Archive](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/blog/)
- [Volunteer](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/volunteer/): Volunteers make it happen! We have some great volunteer roles with Battle of the Books whether you have a few hours or time for a larger commitment. Volunteer Now Here are a few key roles we are trying to fill: Competition volunteers: For our all-day Tournament, we need runners, room hosts, scorers, and registration table volunteers. These roles are “one shot” opportunities with simple tasks involved. Committee positions: An event for 300+ kids needs planners in the background! If you’d like to learn more about opportunities in marketing, judging, event logistics, etc., let us know. These roles generally involve some in-person […]
- [Donate](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/donate/): Donate now to spark kids reading! The Battle of the Books Grand Traverse is a community-wide program that sparks upper elementary kids to discover stories in a wide range of genres and styles and challenge themselves in team competition. All young readers are welcome. Join the individual donors, organizations, and businesses that are lending their support to make Battle of the Books fun and free in our community. Any size donation is helpful! Your donation will defray the costs of books, facility fees, speaker costs, promotion, and team awards. Donate Sponsorship Sponsors of the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse […]
- [Booklist](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/booklist/): Booklist Looking for our book lists? Here are links to our current and past book lists in a downloadable PDF. 2016-2017 Booklist 2015-2016 Booklist
- [2016 Battle](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/2016-battle/): 2016 Battle of the Books The Battle of the Books had an incredible pilot year in 2016. Hoping to fill 16 team slots, planners were overwhelmed with teams within hours of registration opening. Ultimately 24 teams — over 130 readers — participated with 13 area schools represented. Of the ten book titles, some especially popular choices among the readers were Space Case, How To Steal a Dog, Kensuke’s Kingdom, and Frindle. Capping off the Championship Battle was an appearance by Tui Sutherland, best-selling fantasy children’s author, known for her Wings of Fire and Menagerie series. Tui gave out the awards, […]
- [Registration Confirmation](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/registration-confirmation/): Registration Form Submitted! Thank you for submitting your Battle of the Books registration. Team coaches will receive email updates about book distribution, competition times, and other important information to share with their team members.
- [Author Event](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/author-event/): Special Guest, Tui Sutherland! Tui Sutherland will award the championship trophy to the winning Battle of the Books team. She’ll then take the stage to talk about all the books she’s written and how you can too! Tui is part of the Erin Hunter team of writers that worked on the bestselling Warriors and Seekers books. (We know, confusing, but Erin Hunter isn’t actually a person, but a group of amazing writers). Tui also authored the Wings of Fire and Avatar series, along with the Menagerie (with her sister), including a book that’s included upcoming battle. Participating Battle of the […]
- [Registration](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/registration/): Registration Information Registration for team members is open for the 2026 Battle of the Books.  This program is offered each year to fourth and fifth graders residing or attending school within the boundaries of Grand Traverse County, the Traverse City Area Public Schools school district, the Elk Rapids School District, the Forest Area Schools Community Schools school district, Leelanau County, and Benzie County. If you are a participant, click here: Register as a Team Member   Registration for coaches and volunteers is currently open. If you are a coach or volunteer, click here: Register as a Coach/Volunteer       […]
- [Sample Battle Questions](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/sample-battle-questions/): Sample Team Battle Questions Where do the questions used in the Team Battles come from? Teams often want to know: What kinds of questions are asked during the Team Battles? How do you come up with the questions? The librarians and experts on the Book Committee create the questions. The questions asked have factual, objective answers so that the judges can clearly determine if responses are correct or incorrect. Teams will not be asked “why” questions. Teams will not be asked about the theme or themes of a book. The team captain should state the author’s last name and then […]
- [Tips for Team Coaches](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/tips-for-team/): Tips for Team Coaches How to Build Team Spirit Brainstorm a fun team name together. Pick a special color or clothing item to wear as a team. On Tournament Day, bring your team’s Coat of Arms. How to Encourage & Reward Your Team Use praise and small rewards to recognize when each book is finished and when readers give good ideas and answers. Provide snacks. Play a game or just have some social time after the meeting. Keep it fun and make happy memories! Top Six Battle of the Books Strategies Set practice scheduleSet up a schedule for your team […]
- [Tournament Overview](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/battle-schedule-rules/): Tournament Overview Teams of 4-6 fourth and fifth graders read from a list of eight books chosen to appeal to a variety of interests and introduce young readers to a wide range of books. During battle season, readers meet with their teammates to discuss the books and create a Board Game based on one of the books. Reading is a shared activity that culminates Tournament Day, a day long event.  Teams will rotate through 4 areas on Tournament Day:  Team Battles, Lightning Trials, Games Arena & Players Court.  At the end of the day, teams will be treated to a […]
- [Contact Us](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/contact-us/): Contact Us A program of the National Writers Series, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse is a book-based quiz competition for fourth and fifth graders in northern Michigan. Kids read incredible stories together in small teams and then experience heart-pounding moments in competition. National Writers Series Audrey Irontree, Education Manager P.O. Box 5833 Traverse City, MI  49686 Email Audrey General Information Marcy Lindberg, Battle of the Books Program Coordinator Email Marcy Competition Questions Rose Zivkovich Email Rose Volunteers Melissa Jacobson Email Melissa Marketing & Sponsors Audrey Irontree Email Audrey
- [Support Us](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/support-us/): Support Us The Battle of the Books is a free, community-wide program that sparks upper elementary kids to discover books with a wide range of genres, styles, and stories. Adding an element of competition makes it fun and builds teamwork skills in young readers. Would you like to support our efforts? Volunteer You can help! Volunteer roles include team coaches, committee positions, and event helpers. Volunteer Donate Our commitment is to keep this program free for all participants. Any size donation is appreciated and helps defray the costs of books, facility fees, prizes, and promotion. Donate Sponsorship Sponsors of the […]
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- [FAQ](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/faq/): FAQ How many students on a team? Each team will be composed of 4-6 students. Students must be in either 4th or 5th grade. Do the team members need to be from the same school? Teams can be composed of students from different schools, school districts, etc. (For example, a team could be composed of a mix of home school, public and private school students.) Must the Team Coach be a teacher? No. Team Coaches do not need to be teachers. Team Coaches usually are parent volunteers. Is there a cost for students to register? The Battle of the Books […]
- [How It Works](https://battleofthebooksgt.org/how-it-works/): How It Works Who is eligible to participate in Battle of the Books? Any fourth or fifth grader attending school or residing within the boundaries of Grand Traverse County, Traverse City Area Public Schools district, Forest Area Community Schools district, Elk Rapids Public Schools district, Leelanau County, or Benzie County can join a Battle of the Books team. Team members can be from any area school or be home-schooled. A team can be composed of students from the same school or from a mix of schools. Be creative! How about Scout friends? Ski buddies? Neighbors? Each fourth or fifth grader […]


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