The Helen Ruffin Picture Book Bowl is an exciting virtual reading competition for K-3 students in Atlanta Public Schools. Inspired by the original Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, this event challenges young readers to showcase their knowledge of the Georgia Children's Book Award nominee picture books through a series of questions. The competition promotes a love of reading, encourages teamwork, and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment.
The Helen Ruffin Picture Book Bowl is a virtual competition held on zoom
Teams compete against one another in breakout rooms
A school may only have one team.
Coaches must remain in the competition room with their team.
Each school will participate in four (4) rounds.
Each round will consist of fifteen (15) questions.
Teams will receive ten (10) points for each answer.
There will be no penalties for wrong answers.
There will be five (5) members on a team and up to five (5) alternates.
Alternates may be substituted between rounds.