2024 WLS BoB!
The 10th Annual Westchester Library System Battle of the Books will take place in-person on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at Ossining High School for Grades 4 – 12.
Are you a student, or a parent of a student who is interested in taking part? Contact your local public library. Are you interested in volunteering to help make this event happen, or have any questions about it? Contact bob.westchester@gmail.com
Are you a BoB coach? Register your team here by Friday, June 28th to participate!
There will be a general interest meeting on Friday, May 3rd at 10 am (in-person at the WLS Conference Room), sign up here.
The books have been chosen for this year’s program! They are:
Gr 4 – 7:
Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland
The Swifts by Beth Lincoln
The Unforgettable Logan Foster by Shawn Peters
The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
Mabuhay by Zachary Sterling
Gr 6 – 12:
Only a Monster by Vanessa Len
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Gideon Green in Black and White by Katie Henry
Congratulations to our 2023 Champions and Participants!
At the 9th Annual Westchester Library System Battle of the Books on October 21st, 2023 at Ossining High School, Briarcliff Manor Public Library’s B.A.S.E.D. Battlers were the champions of the Grades 4 – 7 age group, and their Blueberry Scone Brigade was the champions of the Grades 6 – 12 age group!
Eastchester Public Library’s Eagles were finalists in the Grades 4 – 7 age group, and Somers Library’s Lemon Scones were finalists in the Grades 6 – 12 age group.
Congratulations also to teams from: Bedford Free Library, Bronxville Public Library, Croton Free Library, Dobbs Ferry Public Library, The Field Library (Peekskill), Greenburgh Public Library, Harrison Public Library, Hastings-On-Hudson Library, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Katonah Village Library, Larchmont Public Library, Mt. Kisco Public Library, Ossining Public Library, Town of Pelham Public Library, Rye Free Reading Room, and White Plains Public Library for taking part in this year’s event!
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