The Battle of the Books competition, hosted by the Yorba Linda Public Library, was held today at the Lakeview Elementary School. The 307 competitors were judged in three grade categories: 4-6, 6-8 and 9-12. Each team consisted of 3-5 individuals representing many of our elementary schools and home-schooled students. Each student team was responsible for reading 20 pre-designated books. During the competition, the students  were asked a variety of questions regarding the content of a book. For example: identifying a particular quote, clothing worn by a character or a specific plots. The team had to identify the name of the book and the author. The competition was an elimination event and was grueling. The rounds lasted about 10 minutes and the team that won the round would move to the next level of competition. All of the students did a great job! This was a tough competition with a narrow margin of points between all the teams. Congratulations!!

The winners of the 2010 Battle of the Books Competition are:

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Andrew Nguyen Benjamin Nguyen Melody Vallejos Kimberly Lewis Alex Holbrook

2nd Place: Ethan Frisone Brian Child Andrew Preusch Phillip Hathaway

Grades 6-8

1st Place: Katie Hillery Charlie Hillery Lauren Moffett Samantha Jensen Kristen Lee

2nd Place: Michael Botsko Amanda Underhill Christian Simon Elyse Harlan Victoria Nguyen

Grades 9-12

1st Place: Lauren Meinhardt Aaliyah King Alyssa Herington Tobi Gonzalez Katy Edgerley

2nd Place: Courtney Gotreay Haley Brooks Sara Hrachovy

Thanks to all of the parents, volunteers, the Lakeview Elementary School Librarian, the Library Commissioners who helped organize and judge the events and to Melinda Steep, Yorba Linda Library Director, for her un-waivering support for our youth and her love of the written word!