battle of the books

Caledon, ON – Young readers, grades 4-6, from across Caledon put their knowledge to the test as Caledon Public Library hosted its first Battle of the Books on Tuesday, April 28 at the Caledon East Community Complex.

This high energy event brought together six elementary school teams for reading trivia and friendly competition. Students went head-to-head in a series of fast paced rounds, answering questions based on a shared reading list. The day built toward a final showdown with an awards presentation, recognizing all teams and celebrating the top three schools: Palgrave Public School took first place, followed by Belfountain Public School in second and James Bolton Public School in third.

“Battle of the Books was a celebration of reading and teamwork,” said Laurie Groe, Manager, Programming and Outreach, Caledon Public Library. “It was inspiring to see students come together to share their love of books and challenge themselves while cheering each other on.”

Participating schools included Alton Public School, Belfountain Public School, Caledon Central Public School, James Bolton Public School, Palgrave Public School, and SouthFields Village Public School.

Battle of the Books encourages students to engage deeply with reading while helping them build confidence and collaboration skills.