Champions – The Punky Readers
The Punky Readers of Rock Port were named the 2018 Battle of the Books champions Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Bannack Skillen, Clint Steffen, Ryan Lucas, and Malachi Skillen. Ryan Lucas was the top reader out of the entire group of competitors, having read 9,086 pages.
2nd place – All The Answers
All The Answers of Tarkio placed 2nd in the 2018 Battle of the Books competition Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Lizzie Schlueter, Abbie Harms, Jozee Eaton, and Brooklyn Wennihan. Brooklyn Wennihan read the second most pages out of the entire group of competitors with 8,593.
3rd Place – Chapter Chicks
The Chapter Chicks of Tarkio placed 3rd in the 2018 Battle of the Books competition Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Jersi Poppa, Alex Barnett, Claire Martin, and Alexis Bywater. Alex Barnett read the third most pages out of the entire group of competitors, having read 7,744.
4th Place – Mixed Up Masters
The Mixed Up Masters of Fairfax placed 4th in the 2018 Battle of the Books competition Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, KayDee Duering, Clayton Vernon, Kendall Kingery, and Velvet Williams.
The Readers
The Readers of Rock Port competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Lilly Pankau, Cali Driskell, and Makaila Pruett.
The Rockin’ Readers
The Rockin’ Readers of Rock Port competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Paycee Slusher, Rylee Jenkins, and Dylan Kemerling.
The Royal Readers
The Royal Readers of Tarkio competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right: front row – Dylan Drummond, Janae Harbin, and Rainy Nordhausen; and back row – Quin Staten.
The Unicorn Squad
The Unicorn Squad competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, MaKinzee Brion, Madison Quattrocchi, and Jina Harbit.
American Bookers
The American Bookers of Rock Port competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Bracton Cook, Ryland Garst, and Aricin Weber.
Book Boys
The Book Boys of Tarkio competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, River Dow, Ian Stepp, and Gabe Harms.
Genius Jays
Genius Jays of Rock Port competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Grant Henning, Ryder Herron, Daytona Paris, and Ella Meyerkorth.
Da Boss Readers
Da Boss Readers of Fairfax and Tarkio competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Tate Johnson, Destiny Smith, Austin Helfers, and Bo Peregrine.
Lit Readers
Lit Readers of Fairfax competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Charlie Smith, Jasey Smith, Collin Hedlund, and Trenton Kingery.
Reading Rhinos
Reading Rhinos of Rock Port competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Avery Meyerkorth, Stevie Pritt, and Emma Teten.
The Page Turners
The Page Turners of Tarkio competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Drew Sanders, Emmy Laur, Tommi Lee Martin, and Hadyn Liechti.
The Reading Lizards
The Reading Lizards of Rock Port competed in the 2018 Battle of the Books Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Tarkio Resource Center. Pictured are team members, from left to right, Norah Watkins, Dylan Lair, Tayden Cook, and Jadyn Lawrence.
The 2018 Atchison County Battle of the Books was a huge success! The theme of the day was “Americana.” Participants enjoyed pizza and drinks prior to the competition, as well as delicious USA themed cookies made by Michelle Oswald. The students were also given flag sunglasses, bandanas and a book. The 1st place team received a book of their choice from the award books for next year, a $35 gift certificate to go to MDT in Fairfax for their choice of sign class, and some Americana items. The 2nd place team received $20 each, a book of their choice and some Americana items. The 3rd place team received $15 each, some Americana items and a book of their choice. The 4th place team received $10 each, Americana items and a book of their choice.
Battle of the Books would not be possible without the many volunteers. The librarians at each of our county schools go above and beyond to get the children coordinated for this county wide event, read the books and help with questions. It takes many volunteers to read the books and make questions prior to the day and then the day of the battle it takes approximately 15 volunteers to make it happen. Reading leads to the success of many children and we are all happy to be a part of this successful event that is growing still today! The sponsors of Battle of the Books are Atchison County Development Corporation, Mule Barn Theatre Guild, the Flower Mill, the Tarkio Resource Center, and the Atchison County Branch Libraries.
Mark Twain Award recipient books the students were required to read to participate included: All the Answers, Beneath, Book Scavenger, Echo, Fish in a Tree, House Arrest, The Doublecross, The Man Who Loved Clowns, The Only Game, The War That Saved My Life, The Worst Class Trip Ever, Took, and Webster: Tale of an Outlaw.
