Benjamin Franklin ElementaryLibrary Programs and Events
Information about ongoing programs and events.
Volunteering
Battle of the Books
The Battle of the Books is for 4th-5th graders and is organized by the teacher librarians in the LWSD. Its purpose is to promote the reading of quality literature. See below for 2018-2019 Battle of the Books list. This makes a great reading list even if your student does not want to participate in the battle: (The list is being updated - check back soon for all 12 titles)
Title Author
| The Dragon with the Chocolate Heart | Stephanie Burgis |
| Wild Robot | Peter Brown |
| Crossover | Kwame Alexander |
| Hello, Universe | Erin Entrada Kelly |
| Beyond the Bright Sea | Lauren Wolk |
| Rain, Reign | Ann M. Martin |
| Evolution of Calpurnia Tate | Jacqueline Kelly |
| Fuzzy Mud | Louise Sachar |
| Ban this Book | Alan Gratz |
| Wish Tree | Katherine Applegate |
| The First Rule of Punk | Celia Perez |
| The Evil Wizard Smallbone | Delia Sherman |