2024 Battle of the Books Titles
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Call Number: CONTEMPORARYISBN: 9780593525821Publication Date: 2022-09-13
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Call Number: FANTASYISBN: 9780756966034Publication Date: 2006-03-01
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Call Number: HISTORICAL FICTIONISBN: 9781442408920Publication Date: 2012-02-21
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Call Number: MYSTERYISBN: 9781984896377Publication Date: 2020-02-04
New Coach Orientation
Previous Battle Sample Videos
Congratulations 2023 Regional Battle Winners!
Winner - Daniel Pierce Library (Grahamsville)
Second Place - New City Library
Third Place - Finkelstein Memorial Library (Spring Valley)
Important Dates 2023 / 2024
May TBD - Battle Committee Meeting
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July 1st - Deadline to Commit to Participating in the Battle.
July 12th - Registration Fees Due and Practice Questions Sent Out (if not sooner)
August 16th - Deadline to report a Head Count of Team Members to Barron
August 23rd (Fri) - Bag Stuffing @ RCLS [Time TBD]
August 25th (Sun) - RCLS Battle of the Books @ SUNY Orange
Helpful Links
- New Coach PacketA handy guide for coaches who are new to the Battle of the Books experience.
Battle of the Books Officers
CHAIR
Barron Angell
Librarian & Program Coordinator
Florida Public Library
Librarian & Program Coordinator
Florida Public Library
(845) 651-7659
bangell@rcls.org
bangell@rcls.org
SECRETARY
Beth Pskowski
Teen Programmer
Florida Public Library
(845) 651-7659
bpskowski@rcls.org
QUESTION EDITOR
Emelia Estep
Ellenville Public Library and Museum
Teen and Adult Programmer
(845) 647-1497
eestep@rcls.org