Attention, UBOBers! 

UBOB ’25-’26 has come to a close. This year’s gift card winner was a 9th grader from Central Point. Check back in September to compete in Year 4! 

Remember: whether you’re on an official team, love to read, or just want a chance to win prizes, participating in Battle of the Books with JCLS is open to all independent readers September through Mid-May. To earn an exclusive pin and a chance at a gift card, just read (or listen to) any 5 books from the official state list of 44 titles. Keep reading from the list for more chances to win! 

Plus, each challenge year we offer new downloadable activity pages, curriculum tie-in resources, and practice competition questions all for FREE. Bookmark this page and set your alarm for September to kick off Year 4!