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BOYS READ
We are so excited that BCE will be participating in the 2022-23 Boys Read Book Battle for the first time! The competition has grown by leaps and bounds this year from 11 participating schools to 47! This initiative is designed to encourage male readers in grades 3-5 to engage with literacy in a fun and collaborative way.
Boys will need to read 5 books for this competition.
- Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew Swanson
- J.D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. Dillard
- Pax by Sara Pennypacker
- Stuntboy, In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds
- The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm
Timeline: Monday (s) 7:30-8:30 in the Media Center
10/10
Kick off ( fun games and book discussions- set up the timeline with students.
10/24
J.D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. Dillard
10/31
Pax by Sara Pennypacker
11/7 Stuntboy, In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds
11/14
The Lion of Mars by Jennifer Holm
11/28
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew Swanson
12/5
Book Practice and Review
12/12
BCE Boys Read Book Competition digital on Socrates (top 4 members + 1 alternate move on to compete in the district’s Semi and final Battle)
Semi and Final Battle Information
12/19 District competition Practice (4 Team Members + 1 Alternate )
1/9 District competition Practice (4 Team Members + 1 Alternate )
1/23 9am in the Media Center- Virtual Semi Final Competition in the Media Center Via TEAMS (TBA)
1/27 (only the top 10 teams in the county) Face to Face competition at the Administration Building.