Cabarrus County Schools

Battle of the Books

Welcome to Battle of the Books

NC Battle of the Books

Consent Forms to Particpate

All students who participate have to complete a consent form for the district office and for their school.

This is to assure families are aware of rules, timelines, and content covered in this competition.

24/25 Elementary BOB Consent Form

24/25 Middle BOB Consent Form

24/25 High BOB Consent Form

Battle of the Books is an exciting reading competition that challenges students to showcase their knowledge of a diverse selection of books. Teams from schools across the district read, discuss, and compete in quiz-style matches to test their comprehension and recall. This engaging program fosters a love of reading, teamwork, and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore literature in a fun and competitive environment.

Each year Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in Cabarrus County compete in the NC Battle of the Books. Students who win at the district move on to compete at the regionals and state levels. Talk to your school library media coordinator about their school-based team.

Teams will form in the fall and compete in February.

Book Lists

Elementary Book Lists

NEW! 2025-2026 Elementary Book List

2024-2025 Elementary Book List

Middle Book Lists

2025-2026 MBOB List (NEW)

2024-2025 Middle School BOB List (*UPDATED*)

High Book Lists

NEW 2025-2026 High School Battle of the Books List

2024-2025 High School Battle of the Books List

Cox Mill Elementary School BOB Winner

Congratulations to Cox Mill Elementary School, winner of the district elementary school battle of the books competition.
Harris Road Middle School BOB Winner

Congratulations to Harris Road Middle School, winner of the district middle school battle of the books competition.
Hickory Ridge High School BOB Winner

Congratulations to Hickory Ridge High School, winner of the district high school battle of the books competition.