Is your school ready to take on this challenge?
Each year in April, the "Battle of the Books" teams from schools in Oshawa, led by a teacher or teacher-librarian, meet for the Semi-Battle competition. The top three teams from each division go on to the Final Battle to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. The gold medal winners are awarded a trophy for their school and go on to compete in the Regional Championship.
The Battle of the Books is hosted at two levels: the junior division is for students in grades 4 - 6, and the intermediate division is for students in grades 7 and 8.
For more information about book lists, rules, key dates, and more for Battle of the Books 2026:
See bookbattle.ca for more information, or contact Alison Yntema, Community Engagement Librarian, at 905-579-6111 ext. 5256 or ayntema@oshawalibrary.on.ca.
Important Dates:
- Apr. 6, 2027, at 12:00 pm: Junior Semi-Finals
- Apr. 8, 2027, at 12:00 pm: Intermediate Semi-Finals
- Apr. 13, 2027, at 12:00 pm: Junior, followed by Intermediate Finals
- Apr. 15, 2027 at 6:30 pm: Junior Regional Finals
- Apr. 15, 2027 at 8:00 pm: Intermediate Regional Finals
Congratulations to all 2026 participants!
Results of the Oshawa finals, held at the Northview Branch on April 28, 2026:
Junior:
- Coronation PS
- Vincent Massey PS
- PE Trudeau PS
Intermediate:
- Coronation PS
- Maamawai iyaawag PS
- Kedron PS
Results of the Regional Finals, hosted by the Whitby Public Library at the Durham District School Board Headquarters on April 30, 2026:
Junior:
Congratulations, Coronation PS, on placing 6th at the Regional Finals!
Intermediate:
Congratulations, Coronation PS, on being the Durham Region Champions!
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Oshawa and TD for their support of the program.