The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant.  Students in 3^rd-12^th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.

OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.

OBOB is run primarily by volunteers through the Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL) and funded partially through the Library Services and Technology Act, LSTA. OASL, and OBOB operating under its umbrella, are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression in our organization, policies, and practices.

HAPPENING NOW:

• Congratulations to the 2025-2026 State Champions!
• 2026-27 OBOB Full Book Lists (with Student Vote Selections) Announced
• Join the OBOB Community on Facebook
• Visit us on Instagram

In the News:

• ” ‘Reading is alive and well’: Book championship brings together students from across state” –  Lilly St Angelo Lookout – Eugene-Springfield  12 April 2026
• “Book lovers to best friends: 4J fifth graders head to Battle of the Books state championship” – Lilly St Angelo Lookout Eugene-Springfield  9 April 2026

Congratulations to our 2026 State Champions!

3rd-5th Grade Division: The International School of Portland

6th-8th Grade Division:  Catlin Gabel Middle School

9th-12th Grade Division: North Bend High School

Click HERE to watch the full tournament at Chemeketa College!