Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Battle of the Books
Date/Time
9/13/2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
Event Description
Featured Presenters:
Marilyn Chidester, Retiree, Mount Vernon City Schools
Sharon Tharp, Library Media Specialist, St. Vincent dePaul School
Linette Porter-Metler, Community Relations and Public Affairs, Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
Knox County Battle of the Books Program Leaders will be discussing the origin of the program, what is involved “behind the scenes” in prep for the reading list, questions for teams to practice and the final competition questions and procedures. Also, from a PR and community relations viewpoint, why the Battle of the Books program has been such a great fit for the library system and improved relations with the county and local schools. along with how important support by the Friends of the Library (board and their volunteers), and area businesses and community organizations have been to the successful rebirth of this program.
Battle of the Books (B.o.B) first appeared on a Chicago radio program in the 1930's. Since then it has expanded to states all over the country, each having its own format. Battle of the Books was originally started and sponsored by the Mount Vernon City School System and St. Vincent de Paul School in 1993 as a friendly competition between teams of fifth graders who love to read. In its heyday before it was cut due to school budget constraints in 2012, the program flourished as parents, teams and supporters filled auditoriums for the popular competition and cheered on their favorite teams and contenders in good-natured competition.
Program leaders Marilyn Chidester and Sharon Tharp revived B.o.B last year with a goal of opening the program to all fifth graders from schools throughout the Knox County area and homeschoolers. Battle of the Books grew into an extraordinarily popular program that encouraged fifth grade students to continue reading at a time when many of them had slowed their reading down considerably. In addition to helping students learn empathy, discover ways characters overcome obstacles, look in to the future, or even understand history in a way a textbook cannot, the program encourages participants to become lifelong readers and share their excitement with their families, siblings, classmates and friends. It encourages teamwork and community team spirit. Many of the contenders from the past are now adults who read or have children who read and are excited to see the return of the program.
Marilyn Chidester, Retiree, Mount Vernon City Schools
Sharon Tharp, Library Media Specialist, St. Vincent dePaul School
Linette Porter-Metler, Community Relations and Public Affairs, Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
Knox County Battle of the Books Program Leaders will be discussing the origin of the program, what is involved “behind the scenes” in prep for the reading list, questions for teams to practice and the final competition questions and procedures. Also, from a PR and community relations viewpoint, why the Battle of the Books program has been such a great fit for the library system and improved relations with the county and local schools. along with how important support by the Friends of the Library (board and their volunteers), and area businesses and community organizations have been to the successful rebirth of this program.
Battle of the Books (B.o.B) first appeared on a Chicago radio program in the 1930's. Since then it has expanded to states all over the country, each having its own format. Battle of the Books was originally started and sponsored by the Mount Vernon City School System and St. Vincent de Paul School in 1993 as a friendly competition between teams of fifth graders who love to read. In its heyday before it was cut due to school budget constraints in 2012, the program flourished as parents, teams and supporters filled auditoriums for the popular competition and cheered on their favorite teams and contenders in good-natured competition.
Program leaders Marilyn Chidester and Sharon Tharp revived B.o.B last year with a goal of opening the program to all fifth graders from schools throughout the Knox County area and homeschoolers. Battle of the Books grew into an extraordinarily popular program that encouraged fifth grade students to continue reading at a time when many of them had slowed their reading down considerably. In addition to helping students learn empathy, discover ways characters overcome obstacles, look in to the future, or even understand history in a way a textbook cannot, the program encourages participants to become lifelong readers and share their excitement with their families, siblings, classmates and friends. It encourages teamwork and community team spirit. Many of the contenders from the past are now adults who read or have children who read and are excited to see the return of the program.
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Contact Person
Rachelle Perry
(phone: 330-655-0531)
(phone: 330-655-0531)
Details
Competency: Programming
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GEO Cost: $40
Bronze Cost: $24
Silver Cost: FREE
Gold Cost: FREE
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
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