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Suggested Reads

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Battle of the Books 2024

Teen Battle of the Books (BOB) returns in 2024! Are YOU ready? Join a team. Read books! Then the battle begins.

How does battle work? Team members each read from a list of books and compete with other teams by answering trivia questions based on the books during the select battle dates. Use the resources below to get your team started!

6th Grade

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Quaker Valley Middle School Auditorium

7th/8th Grade

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Quaker Valley Middle School Auditorium

High School

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Quaker Valley Middle School Auditorium


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Teen Resources

It can be hard to find good, trusted resources for research, homework and even reading suggestions. We can help! Check out these recommended sites to help you find the information you’re looking for.

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Academic Resources
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What Should I Read…
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Stream it!
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Tech & Maker Resources
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Healthier & Happier
Tutor.com
Literature Resource Center
History Resource Center
Opposing Viewpoints
Academic OneFile
World Book Online
Biography in Context
US History in Context
World History in Context
Libby (OverDrive)
Teen Book Cloud
Novelist
Goodreads
Book Riot
What Should I Read Next?
YA Books Central
Hoopla
Kanopy
Khan Academy
Code.org
Lynda.com
Instructables
Wordsalive.org
Sparkfun
Hackaday
Teenshealth.org
Teenmentalhealth.org
Mindfulnessforteens.com
Strength of Us
Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network
Youth Resource

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