Battle of the Books

4th Grade Battle Registration: Sign-up was held October 28, 2023.

What is Battle of the Books?

Welcome to Battle of the Books—a thrilling book club exclusively designed for our fourth-grade students within District 102! Commencing the week following Thanksgiving Break, our program unfolds over 11 engaging weekly sessions held during lunchtime. During these gatherings, participants delve into the captivating Battle titles through discussions and practice battles, fostering a love for reading and friendly competition. While every student is encouraged to explore as many of the 15 titles as possible, our primary focus remains on enjoyment and camaraderie.

Prepare for an epic literary showdown—it's time to BATTLE!

We extend a warm invitation to parents to join the audience and witness their young Tigers in action at the Cossitt LRC. The battles are scheduled as follows: students in the "Tuesday" group compete on MONDAY, March 4, while those in the "Wednesday" group compete on TUESDAY, March 5. (Ask your child which group they’re in if you don’t already know!) The top two teams from each day advance to the COSSITT BATTLE, set for THURSDAY, March 7. The victorious team from the Cossitt Battle earns the honor of representing our school in the District 102 Battle, facing off against formidable opponents from Congress Park, Forest Road, and Ogden.

**Make sure to remind your Tigers to wear their PURPLE BATTLE SHIRT on the dates below!**

Mark your calendars for the Battle Dates:

  • Tuesday Battle: Monday, March 4 @ 10:25am | Cossitt LRC

  • Wednesday Battle: Tuesday, March 5 @ 10:25am | Cossitt LRC

  • COSSITT BATTLE: March 7 @ 10:25am | Cossitt LRC

  • DISTRICT 102 BATTLE: March 18 @ 4:00pm | Park Auditorium

Questions? Email Mrs. Davis, LRC Director, or Mrs. Howard, 1st Grade

2023/24 Reading List

  • Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year by Hamza

  • Allergic by Lloyd & Nutter

  • A Wolf Called Wanter by Parry

  • The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London’s Poop Pollution Problem by Paeff

  • The Kite Fighters by Park

  • Long Distance by Gardner

  • Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by O’Brien

  • The Only Woman in the Photo: Frances Perkins & Her New Deal for America by Krull

  • Punished! by Lubar

  • Running Out of Time by Haddix

  • Ryan and Jimmy and the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together by Shoveller

  • Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Kehret

  • Ways to Make Sunshine by Watson

  • Wild River by Peterson

Congratulations to the 2023 Cossitt Battle of the Books champions, The Wednesday Warriors: Lilly Hoekstra, Ella Martin, Addison Collins-Maragh, Nicole Episcopo and Hailey Alfaro!

  • Battle of the Books: Assists librarian with the weekly Battle meetings over the lunch hour. Approximate time commitment is 1 hour per week during most weeks Nov-Feb. 1-year commitment, preferably 4th grade parents. 
(2 Co-Chairs)