Iowa Elementary and Middle School BOB Competitions
Iowa Elementary and Middle School BOB Competitions
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Central Rivers Area Education Agency's purpose in hosting Battle of the Books is to provide students 1) the opportunity to read high-quality, high-interest, diverse texts and 2) access to an award-winning author they can learn from and interact with.
With these goals in mind, and based on past coach and student reader feedback, the planning team uses books from the Iowa Children's Choice Award list and Iowa Teen Award list. These books are recommended by students across the state of Iowa, and then members of Iowa Association of the School Librarians (IASL) select the award winners from those recommendations.
List of Dates for Competition
January 6-February 28, 2025: Registration
March 11, 2025: Online Qualifying Round Practice Test Email
March 24-April 4, 2025: Online Qualifying Round Testing Window
April 8, 2025: Grand Battle Teams Announcement
April 15, 2025: Grand Battle Team Coaches' Meeting (MANDATORY FOR GRAND BATTLE COACHES AND ANY OTHER ADULTS ACCOMPANYING YOUR TEAM)
April 29, 2025: Elementary In-person Grand Battle Event
April 30, 2025: Middle School In-person Grand Battle Event
For questions or assistance, contact the appropriate BOB planning team member:
For questions or assistance, contact the appropriate BOB planning team member:
Kirstey Ewald, Educational Services Consultant <kewald@centralriversaea.org>: Event Lead/Middle School BOB Competition
Bradi Johnson, Educational Services Consultant <bradijohnson@centralriversaea.org>: Elementary BOB Competition
Angie Dickey, Media Collection Specialist <adickey@centralriversaea.org>: Book Lists, Book Boxes, Reading/Question Writing
Follow along online with the hashtags #IEBOB (Elementary BoB) and #IMSBOB (Middle School BoB). You can also follow the Iowa High School BoB with the hashtag #ISHBOB.
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Iowa Area Education Agencies (AEAs) were created in 1974 by the Iowa legislature to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children from birth through age 21. As regional service agencies, AEAs provide special education and school improvement services for students, families, teachers, administrators, and their communities. All Iowa AEAs are required to adhere to state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination in programs, activities and employment practices. For specific information, contact your AEA.
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