Welcome to Global March Book Madness 2021!!!
Welcome to Global March Book Madness 2021!!!
A tradition since 2014 that began in Grand Island Nebraska by Nate Balcom. Students from around the world nominate books which are pitted against each other in duels until a champion is crowned! Our goal is to share and foster a life-long passion for reading!
A tradition since 2014 that began in Grand Island Nebraska by Nate Balcom. Students from around the world nominate books which are pitted against each other in duels until a champion is crowned! Our goal is to share and foster a life-long passion for reading!
Teachers/Classes/Parents may register at any time before or during the competition!
Teachers/Classes/Parents may register at any time before or during the competition!
So far, teachers, librarians, and parents have registered from:
So far, teachers, librarians, and parents have registered from:
Photos from Global March Book Madness 2021
Photos from Global March Book Madness 2021
The Brackets:
The Brackets:
How to vote in Global March Book Madness:
How to vote in Global March Book Madness:
In the News:
In the News:
Global March Book Madness has been featured in the news several times. It wouldn't be newsworthy without all of you participating! Thank you!
Calendar:
Calendar:
December 1st 2020 - February 1st, 2021 - Books nominated by students/teachers.
February 2nd - 28th, 2021 - Brackets assembled and students make predictions.
March 1st - 12th, 2021 - Voting on the Round of 64
March 15th - 19th 2021 - Voting on the Round of 32
March 22nd - 26th, 2021 - Voting on the Sweet 16
March 29th - April 2nd 2021 - Voting on Elite 8
April 5th - April 9th 2021 - Voting on Final Four
April 12th -15th, 2021 - Voting on Championship Match (UPDATED)
Winners will be crowned on April 16th 2021! (UPDATED)
Winners will be crowned on April 16th 2021! (UPDATED)