Four MISD high school librarians wrote a grant in order to purchase the books and testing materials. Battle of the Books, an event previously exclusive to the intermediate and middle schools, is now available for high school students to compete in.
“Many students love to read for pleasure, but by the time they get to high school, they become so involved in school and academics that they just simply don’t have time to read,” Legacy’s Head Librarian Pamela Pinkerton said.
Legacy librarians are now looking for team members to participate. Each member is required to read 10 books in time for the competition in April.
“They need to get started now,” Pinkerton said. “The Thanksgiving and Christmas break would be a great time to read the books.”
For further information and for a list of the books in the competition, interested students should visit Pinkerton. The team will consist of six members, but she will take 10 to 12 students in case circumstances prevent team members from reading all 10 books or competing.
The competitions will take place in April and are composed of three unique rounds.
“This competition will give students an opportunity to read books that interest them and the added bonus of the ‘thrill of competition’ will be incentive for them follow through and read all 10 books,” Pinkerton said.
1st Round: Individual Round
Each member is tested on their individual knowledge of the ten books.
2nd round: Team Round
The team will work together in order to answer questions. The scores from round 1 and 2 will be combined in order to determine seeding for the 3rd round.
Round 3: Buzzer Round
The teams will have two semi-finals round and a final round.
The question will be asked aloud to the two competing teams and the team to buzz and answer the question correctly first, receives the point. The winning teams in each of the semi finals round will advance to finals.
This is Pamela Pinkerton’s first year having her own competing team as a librarian.
“Most of all, I want this to be a positive, fun experience for all involved,” Pinkerton said.
