Oregon Battle of the Books at Adams:
2026-2027
Registration Deadline: October 14, 2026
What is OBOB?
OBOB, sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries, is both a reading challenge and a trivia competition. It is designed to encourage reading, increase comprehension, broaden interests, and promote academic excellence, cooperative learning and teamwork among students.
Who Can Participate?
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students of all reading abilities are encouraged to participate. Audio books are available for many titles on the list and help to make this challenge more accessible to any reader. Participation in OBOB is a commitment - teams will be counting on each member to complete their reading assignments and be available for scheduled battles.
Book Resources
Eugene Public Library: The Eugene Public Library carries many copies of print, e-books, and audio books to borrow. All 4J students are eligible for a free library card, regardless of home address.
Local book sellers: Tsunami Books - J. Michaels Books - Smith Family Bookstore - Hodgepodge Books
Coaching Resources
OBOB Relies on Volunteers Like You!
Each OBOB team at Adams is coached by a community volunteer (i.e., parent, guardian, grandparent, or teacher). Coaches will work with their teams to set practice days and times, decide how many books each teammate will need to read, help readers learn about close reading and studying techniques, and advocate on behalf of their team at OBOB Battles. Most importantly, coaches will help foster good sportsmanship between teammates and competitors alike.
Volunteer to be a coach when registering your student or send an email with inquiries to: adamselementaryobob@gmail.com.
Washington County Cooperative Library Service has videos of OBOB battles and more.
Cedar Mill Library has tons of helpful practice resources that are regularly. Keep checking!
Lake Oswego Public Library has practice questions and a great book trailer.
OBOB coaches also have access to a Google Drive of practice materials.
2026-2027 Book List
Caterpillar Summer by Gillian McDunn
Connect the Stars by Marisa de los Santos and David Teague
Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Frindle by Andrew Clements
The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett *2026-27 Student Vote Winner
The Guardian Test by Christina Soontornvat
It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds
A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll
Light and Air by Mindy Nichols Wendell
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris
The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher by Dana Alison Levy
Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King
Snow and Rose by Emily Winfield Martin
The Witch Boy by Lee Knox Ostertag (formerly known as Molly Knox Ostertag)