North Carolina's Elementary Battle of the Books is an academic competition which encourages reading and exposes fourth and fifth graders to a variety of literary genres. The students are expected to read 15 pre-selected books, and will practice throughout the fall in preparation for the County Tournament, which takes place in February. It is set up as a quiz bowl, with students being asked questions about the books. For each question, the students must confer, and name the book that is being described by the question.

The guidelines of the North Carolina School Library Media Association sponsored program specifies that each elementary school's team consists of no more than 12 fourth and fifth graders.

Go through the slideshow below to learn more about this year's books and about how the B.o.B. team will work!

The South Creek Elementary Battle of the Books team meets regularly to practice. In November, student members has a "Friendsgiving" complete with snacks while listening to one of our books on audio.

The South Creek Elementary Battle of the Books team competed March 15, 2023 in the district competition. Coaches Mrs. Green and Mrs. Williams are so proud of the team members who committed to Battle of the Books and tried their best. Way to go Cougars!

Row 1 (left to right): Mrs. Williams, Temperance Sipes, MaryAnna Brown, Olivia Anthony, Jonathan Martinez. Row 2 (left to right): Rachel White, Cameron Blount, Aubrey Gentry, Kapono'Leo Igisomar, Madysen Jones, and Mrs. Green.

B.o.B. books will be available for team members to check-out from the school library. Some local libraries, including the Robersonville Library and the Martin Memorial Library, have sections dedicated to B.o.B. available for students as well.

Please contact the SCES B.o.B. coaches, Mrs. Green in the library and Mrs. Williams!