Battle of the Books - Jackson County Library District

The Unofficial Battle of the Books program has come to a close for this school year. Thank you for participating!

Congratulations to our gift card winner, a 10-year-old participant from Talent.

Stay tuned for UBOB, Year 3 coming Fall 2025.

Join Jackson County Library Services for our Unofficial Battle of the Books (UBOB)! Read books, earn digital badges, and have fun! JCLS’ Unofficial Battle uses the current book lists provided through Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB). Participate through the Beanstack app or website or pick up a guidebook at your local library!

*UBOB encourages everyone to read 5 books from one of the featured lists to earn an exclusive lightning bolt pin. Turn in the entry form at the back of your passport to be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble.

Track your progress using the Beanstack app or website! Want to take the experience to the next level? Download a passport mini (below) that you can stamp for each book you read.

Booklists & Activities

UBOB ACTIVITIES

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Full details about the official statewide Oregon Battle of the Books program, including requirements for school participation can be found at:

oregonbattleofthebooks.org