Battle of the Books

Glenview 4th & 5th graders, are you ready to read?

Battle of the Books is back for our 43rd year! We have a new look this year that will allow more Glenview students to participate.

COMING SOON: 2025 book list!

Exciting Changes!

  • More children can participate
  • Several categories to win
  • Possibility to compete twice
  • All players get same questions
  • Winning team’s school houses trophy
  • Final party for all participants

BOB List 2024

2024 BOB Books

Are you ready to read 4th and 5th graders? Here are the 16 extraordinary books chosen for our annual BOB competition!

BOB List 2024

2024 BOB Books

Are you ready to read 4th and 5th graders? Here are the 16 extraordinary books chosen for our annual BOB competition!

Honor Roll

The Honor Roll tradition dates back to the first Battle of the Books meets held in 1981. Currently, all teams with the top five highest scores have their names added to the Battle of the Books Honor Roll. Battle of the Books is held in January through early March.

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