Battle of the Books 2023

Battle of the Books registration — Jan. 3-23

Delta Township District Library
5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing

Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge

Registration is open for the 2023 Battle of the Books at Delta Township and Grand Ledge Area district libraries. Groups of three to five will read the five selected novels, then compete in a series of written trivia battles in late February and early March to determine which team has the best knowledge of the books.

Adults, teens and kids (fourth grade and up) are welcome to participate, though the township library says predominantly child-based teams should have at least one adult acting as a group leader. Families are encouraged to participate together.

This year’s books are “Amari and the Night Brothers,” by B.B. Alston; “The Lion of Mars,” by Jennifer L. Holm; “Merci Suárez Changes Gears,” by Meg Medina; “We Dream of Space,” by Erin Entrada Kelly and “Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice,” by Amanda Foody.

Additional events include team spirit nights on Feb. 1 and 15 and a virtual author visit with one of the book’s authors on Feb. 7.

All participants will receive a prize, with the winning teams earning Barnes & Noble gift cards. Space is limited, so make sure to visit either the township library Youth Services desk or Grand Ledge circulation desk as soon as possible to register and pick up a kickoff kit, which includes copies of the books, activity guides and more.