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Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books is an annual event hosted by the Newport News Public Library System in collaboration with the Williamsburg Regional Library. Area school team compete by answering questions on books they have read. The program is open to students in grades 4-8.
 | Battle of the Books is an annual event hosted by the Newport News Public Library System in collaboration with the Williamsburg Regional Library. Area school teams compete by answering questions on books they have read. The program is open to students in grades 4-8. |
Practice sessions are held in January and February at public library branches to prepare students for the actual competition. For more information, talk to your school librarian or speak with someone at the Youth Services desk at a Newport News Public Library. If you are a school librarian or teacher and are interested in participating in Battle of the Books, please e-mail us for details.
2009-2010 Battle of the Books Titles | |
Congratulations to the 2009 Winners!
Newport News Local Final |
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Grades 4-5 | |
St. Andrews Episcopal School (1st Place) |
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Greenwood Elementary (2nd Place) |
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Deer Park Elementary (3rd Place) | |
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Grades 6-8 | |
Booker T. Washington Middle School (1st Place) |
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Warwick River Christian School (2nd Place) |
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Hines Middle School (3rd Place) |
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