--------- Hi everyone, I'm Rick Blackwell inside the studios of the education network. Welcome to the school district of Palm Beach County's Grand Battle of the Books. Now, the Grand Battle of the Books competition sponsored by Library Media Services with the support of information technology and the education
network. Book titles for the District Battle of the Books come from the Sunshine State Young Readers Award and the Florida Teen Reads List. Titles for these state sponsored reading programs are selected annually by a statewide committee of school library media specialists. Students have read and discussed the 15 titles in their age
division throughout the school year. Now, let's show you some of the books that they read right here. Here's three of the titles. Just first and foremost, off the top, how many of you guys read at least five of these books? Raise your hand. How many have read 10 of these books? 15.
All right. Impressive. This should be a fun competition. Students have read and discussed the 15 titles. They had an online competition in the first round. We had 224 middle school students on 56 teams. We're down to the final two teams. This is going to get interesting.
We're excited to be inside the studios of the Education Network. And we're so happy to have Stephanie Sunshine from Library Media Services. She's the official scorekeeper. Also, Nolan Raal, manager of library media services, the official timekeeper. And Ana Rizzo from Library Media Services is our contest
judge. Copies of each title used in the grand battle of the book. They're available for reference. I'm going to ask teams questions that begin with the phrase in which book and the teams must answer with the name of the book and the author. First team to 125 points. After the evenups will be crowned the winner of this year's grand battle of the
books. We're pleased to have these two teams. Let's hear it. First of all, let's go to Bach Middle School of the Arts. How you guys doing over here? >> We're good. We're good. >> We're good. It's okay. Hey, you guys won this thing last year, right? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> How many of you guys were on that team last year?
>> Okay. Now, Maya, you're weren't on that team, but you're the captain this year. Tell us about the name of your team and just give us some insight into what makes you guys tick. >> So, we're the low-key lit squad. And I mean, we are pretty much a really cohesive team. We're all friends and
we're going to really enjoy this competition. >> All right, let's go right down the line. Say your first name and then just kind of something about yourself. >> Hi, I'm Vish and I have ties with the other team over there. Interesting. >> I'm Mia and I played piano. >> I'm Maya and this is my second year
doing Battle of the Books. >> I'm Harini and I'm probably the only visual major here. >> I'm Sophia and I can speak Mandarin. >> So cool to have you guys here and it's exciting that you're going for your second year in a row. But guess what? There's a team that stands in your way and that's the team from Watson B.
Duncan Elementary School. Kalista, tell us about this group. >> Oh, we have been practicing for a long time. I love I love all the people on this team. We've been with each other for so long and we've worked really hard to get here. >> Now, you guys are called the Bazinga Bananas Revolution. What's that all
about? >> Well, we were the Bazinga Bananas last year with the with the dream and a banana by our side and we are and we added Revolution because we're back. >> I love it. All right, we're going to go right down the line. Introduce yourself. Tell us something interesting. >> Uh my name is Aaron and I like Shadow
Milk Cookie from Cookie Run Kingdom. Uh, my name's Elise and I play the violin. >> My name is Kalista and I watch anime. >> My name is Con and I watch YouTubetubes. >> My name is Ara and I have three guinea pigs. >> Three guinea pigs. That keeps you busy.
>> Um, >> you guys were here last year, right? >> Yes. >> All right. So, this is a rematch. Boach Middle School of the Arts, Watson Buncan Middle School. I'm so proud that you guys are here for year number two. Let's get right to it. Okay. We're going to go back and forth. reverse alphabetical
order. That means that Bach's gonna get the first question. You guys ready? >> Let's get this started. In the middle school division, in which book was T-Rexing made popular at a local middle school? >> Confessions. Harry. >> All right. Confessions of a classic by Arian Cosner.
>> That is correct. Watson B. Duncan. Which book is there a large house the color of cat vomit? >> Brick and Bones. >> Brick. >> Brick Dust and Bones by Mr. Forna. That is correct. Bach, in which book are the main characters being followed by a
yellow Prius? >> Foul play by a Katherine O'Donnell tub. >> Correct. Watson B. Duncan. Which book were characters warned that they can serve two masters and hope that they would choose them since they were desperately needed. >> Sky Riders by Paulie Holly Oak.
>> You got it. Over to Bach. In which book did a shark grab a giant eel by the neck right before it was going to attack the main character? >> Heroes by Alan Gratz. >> That is correct. >> Watson B. Duncan. In which book did a character's first day at a new school
experience include having a worker dump a bucket of water from a ladder by accident? >> Girlfriend's new in town by Sher Miller. >> Correct. Bach. In which book is a character so committed to living life as a hermit that not even a pub sub can get
them to go outside? Heroes just >> Heroes by Alan McGratz. >> That is incorrect. Watson B. Duncan. In which book does a metaphor about being rammed into by an empty boat signify that anger is not about what's wrong with you, but is the problem of others?
>> What if we play the game? Yeah. >> Play the game the hoopcon by Amar Shaw. >> That is incorrect. Let's go over to Bach. In which book are the characters middle names patronomics? Let me try that again. In which book are the characters middle
names patronmics? If you want to be fancy about it, >> I don't know. Girlfriend. >> No, it's not girlfriend. >> Confessions of class. Confessions of a class clown by Arian Cosner. >> Incorrect.
>> Over to Watson B. Duncan. In which book does a character pretend to be interested in geology as a cover for digging up a treasure map? >> The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson. >> Correct. Bach. In which book did someone say, "Take the money. Go buy a bike or a
skateboard or whatever kids do with their time these days. It's worth nothing to the likes of you. It's it's for >> um Shinji Takahashi by Julie Kagawa.
>> Yep, that's correct. >> Watson B. Duncan. Which book does a character request their most frustrating characteristics to be listed in order from most frustrating to least frustrating? >> The Fire, the Water, Monty McGin by Sally J. Pla. Incorrect. Bach, in which
book do emus overrun a local farm, but the emu owner won't help because they are afraid of electromagnetic radiation? >> Syosaurus says B. >> Simosaurus says by Aaron B. >> Correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book does the main character carry mini
marshmallows around in their pocket? >> Confessions of a class clown by Arianne Cosner. >> Correct. Bach. In which book does the main character's parent have an intimidating stare to get their way? >> The fire
of the water. >> The fire of the water and magin by Sally J. Pla. >> Incorrect. >> Duncan, in which book does one of the characters have a Robin Hood collection?
Foul Play by Christian O'Donald Tub. >> Correct. Bach. In which book is there a LeBron of foursquare? Midair by Alicia. Williams. >> Midair by Alicia D. Williams.
>> Correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book does caviar taste salty and sweet like a summer day on Coney Island? >> The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh. >> That is correct. Bach, in which book does the main character get caught by a
priest when they were stealing holy water? >> Bones dust and bones by Mr. Fornet. >> Correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book did a stranger that introduced themsself as part-time voyager, retired pirate, and all-around scoundrel save the main
characters in a parking lot? >> Shinchi Takahashi and the Mark of the Kaw by Julie Kagawa. That is correct. Bach, in which book did the main character go to the same middle school as their dad? >> Girlfriends by Charnie Miller.
>> Yeah, >> that is correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book do the characters keep a microwave running even though the door is open by jamming the latch with a paperclip? >> It has to be >> Simon Sort of says by Aaron Ba.
>> That is correct. Bach, in which book does a character think that intense world theory makes sense because they always feel like they're drowning in sounds, smells, and visual flashes? >> The Fire, the Water, and Motty Majin by
Sally J. Pla. >> That is correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book does one of the main characters want to write science fiction novels? >> Control Freaks by J. E. Thomas. >> Correct. Bach Middle School of the Arts. In which
book does a character tell someone that quote, "People with walnutsized brains are afraid of smart people, especially smart women." Control Thomas. That's what I guess. >> Control Freaks by J. E. Thomas.
>> That is incorrect. Watson B. Duncan. In which book does a friend tell the main character that their superpower is risk assessment? >> It might be hero. >> Heroes by Alan Gratz. >> Are you guys going to accept that? Yep.
All right, let's go to Bach. In which book did a main character wear crocheted hats because they shaved their head to support their sick sibling who lost their hair? >> Confessions of Confessions. Confessions of a Classic Clown by Arian Cosner. >> That is correct. Watson B. Duncan. In
which book does a character feel exploited by a friend after going viral? >> Confessions of a Class Clown by Arianne Cosner? >> That is incorrect. Bach, in which book do characters agree to only get red,
white, or blue ice cream? >> I think it's Girlfriend. Shiny Shiny. Shiny. >> Yeah. Sheriff >> um girlfriends by Sher Miller. >> That is incorrect. Duncan, in which book
can the quote she's mom's purple polish magic be found? >> Midair by Alicia D. Williams. >> Correct. Bach. In which book was one of the characters a wide receiver in the NFL?
Hoopcon by a Marshall. >> Incorrect. >> Watson B. Duncan. In which book is there a philosophical principle that states, quote, for every bad outcome you can anticipate, you should consider at least one positive outcome.
>> The first state of being by Aaron Andrada Kelly. Correct. Bach. In which book did the main character get seated on a raised platform where everyone could see them eat and had to concentrate not to spill food on their fancy clothes?
>> Riders by Holly. No wait. >> Um Sky Riders by Paulolly Holio. >> That is correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book did parents make their child take down their slap opera video from the My Tube platform?
>> Confessions of a Class Clown by Arian Cosner. >> That is correct. Bach, in which book did a character slip a guard a halfozen jelly donuts to help make an escape? >> Confessions. Confessions of >> Confessions of a Class Clown by Ran
Cosner. That is incorrect. Watson B. Duncan. In which book does the main character have a pet cat named Pierre? >> Girlfriend's new in town by Sherry Miller? >> Correct. Bach. In which book are the
housekeeper fingers stained red like a murderer from cutting beats? I think something >> last year by Katherine Marsh. >> That's correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book does the main character find
a purple bandana that holds a silver necklace from their mother? >> The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson. >> Correct. Bach. In which book did the main character have zero interest in Lego or robotics? >> Byron.
>> Simon Sor says by Aaron Bell. >> Can you say one more time? >> Simon sort of says by Aaron Bell. >> That is incorrect. >> Duncan, in which book does a character say, quote, "I never know what to believe, so I pretty much give every idea the benefit of the doubt."
>> It might be. >> I think it's crazy. Control Freaks by J. E. Thomas. >> That is incorrect. Bach. In which book did the main characters younger sibling start copying their funky sock trend?
>> Confessions. >> Confessions of a class clown by Arian Cosner. >> Correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book is the main character reminded to return Tupperware filled with jumbolayia? Brick, Dust, and Bones by Mr. Fornette.
>> Correct. Bach, in which book is there a peacock called Pretty Stabby who challenges other peacocks to duels even though they aren't there? >> Simon sort of says by Aaron Bow. >> Correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book
did a character agree that a mean cook had a nose shaped like a potato? The fire, the water, money begin by Sally J. Pla. >> That is incorrect. Bach, in which book does a mother bury heirlooms in an
effort to protect her family? >> Heroes by Alan Gratz? >> That is correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book was a soldier bribed with chocolate bumblebears? >> The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh. >> Correct.
Bach, in which book does the main character receive a text that's text that says, "Welcome to the jungle." on the first day of school. >> Welcome to the Jungle. >> Control Freaks. >> Control Freaks by >> Control Freaks by J. E. Thomas.
>> That is incorrect. Watson B. Duncan. In which book did a character enter into an elevator that plummeted from the top story and was never seen again? Shinshi Takahashi and the Mark of the Kawad by Julie Kagawa. >> Correct. Bach. In which book does the
main character create a portrait of their hero? >> Foul play. >> Foul play by Kristen O'Donald. >> Correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book are students scared of someone that has a black belt in three different martial
arts? Midair by Alicia D. Williams. >> That is incorrect. Bach. In which book is a chore enjoyable because it doesn't require much thought was a task with a clear beginning and end and has no ambiguity.
>> Fire. >> This fire the water and Monty Majin by Sally J. Pla. >> That is incorrect. Watson B. Duncan, in which book does the school librarian announce on the morning news show that friends are planning to break world records over the summer?
>> Midair by Alicia D. Williams. >> Correct. Buck. In which book do silver braids on the shoulders of a uniform mean that someone is an officer? >> Skyers by >> um Sky Riders by Paulie Holly Oak.
>> That is correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book does one of the characters dress up like a manatee? >> Simon sort of says by Aaron Bell. >> Incorrect. Bach. In which book did the main character create a self-portrait
with magazine clippings? >> Girlfriends by Sher Miller. >> Correct. Watson me Duncan. In which book did a squirrel eat the host in a Catholic church and bite the main character's parent? >> This is
>> Simon Sort of says by Aaron Ba. >> Correct. Bach. In which book does one of the characters wonder what happened to the monks? What happened to the monks? Simon says
noon. >> Simon sort of says by Aaron Bell. >> That is incorrect. Watson B. Duncan. In which book did a frontier girl and an imperial prince have reading difficulties? >> I don't know.
>> Sky Riders by Polly Holio. >> That is correct. Bach. In which book does a character remark that hiding by the car seems to be their go-to place for solitude? >> Donald Foul Play by Kristen O'Donald tub.
>> That is incorrect. Watsabe Duncan. In which book does the main character wake up in a strange place with a tattoo right below their wrist? >> Shinji Takahashi. Shinchi Takahashi and the Mark of the Kawad by Julie Kagawa.
>> That is correct. Bach. In which book does a character formalize sand castle plans? >> Firefly Summer. Firefly Summer. Morgan Matson. >> Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson. >> That is correct. Watson B. Duncan. In
which book did a close pin challenge happen at a mall? >> Confessions of a Class Clown by Arian Cosner. Correct. Bach. In which book does a character believe in the magic of not talking about things that if you
swallow them down and lock them away, maybe they won't really be true? >> Water. >> The fire of the water and Monty Majin by Sally Jclaw. >> That is correct. Watson B. Duncan. In which book did a character buy a Three
Musketeers as a peace offering and a promise? >> The first state of being. The first state of being by Aaron Andrada Kelly. >> That is incorrect. Bach, in which book does the main character search for candy
left on a window sill? Does a character reminisce that their preschool teacher said they quote had the dopest taste in music? >> Play the game the Hoop Con by Amar Shaw. >> That is correct. >> We have a winner.
>> We have a winner in the middle school division. This was incredible. the amount of correct answers from both teams. Exceptional work by these students. We're so proud of you guys. Great job. We're going to find out who won this middle school division right
after this. Welcome back to the studios of the Education Network. We just had the finals of the middle school division of Grand Battle of the Books. It was an incredible competition between Bach Middle School of the Arts in Watson B.
Duncan Middle School. I don't know who won. We're going to find out in just a little bit. But first, let's bring Anya in. Anya Rizzo to talk a little bit about this competition. Does it start like when the school year starts like in the fall or tell us kind of like the time schedule of how these kids get
going and read the books and then finally uh participate in the online competition. >> Yeah. So it does it starts right in fall and actually we purchase all of the books um in April the ebook versions so that all schools have access to it so
you guys can start reading over summer to prep for next year. So, we're going to have that list come out in just a couple of weeks, huh? Pretty amazing. Tell us what your impressions were. You were here for now middle, elementary, and high school. What did you think about the level of competition today?
>> These guys were fierce. I mean, they really knew their stuff, and I'm I'm going to have to be corny, Rick, but I think you can low-key tell that these kids are bananas about books. I mean, they were great. >> It's a revolution out there. Um, well, we want to also thank so many of the
media specialists. We've got two great coaches today, obviously from the two teams, Jennifer Gardner and Kathleen Boute, but all the media specialists make it happen on their individual campuses, right? And who else do you want to thank? >> Well, I would like to thank the media specialists and teacher sponsors who support Battle of the Books. I mean,
they really get that connection between developing a love of reading and academic excellence, as well as our library media services team and Dr. Eva Swinard, director of secondary education, our IT department who does all the behind the scenes for the online
battles as well as the education network for hosting us in their beautiful studio. >> Yeah, we are so lucky to have this incredible studio here, the school district of Palm Beach County, and it's our honor to host this event every single year. Two incredible teams. Time now to see who is our second place team.
So, go ahead and take the honors. Who uh who finished second place this year in the middle school division? So, second place for middle school is the Loki Lit Squat from Bach Middle School of the Arts. Congratulations. >> Congratulations, Bach Middle School of the Arts. Anya is going to hand out
medals to the participants from Bach Middle School of the Arts. This was a repeat of last year's championship where Bach won last year and it looks like process of elimination that we have the team from Watson B Duncan winning this year. But first, the focus is on the outstanding students from Bach Middle
School of the Arts. And Maya, just come up here for a second. What does it mean to you to read all these books and to have fun with your friends and participate in this competition? >> It means a lot. The books are really enjoyable. And it was really enjoyable having to talk about it with my friends and it was really fun. >> Fantastic. And let's bring in Jennifer
Gardner if we could tell us a little bit about these kids. Every year you have such a great group from Bach. Just brag about these exceptional young men and women. >> I I am very lucky to teach at Bach and teach with such wonderful kids. I've taught most of them, so I take some credit for that. But, um, I I just love
working with them. It is a highlight of my year to work with these kids. They are so outstanding. I'm very proud of y'all. >> All right. And we love that you guys love reading. So, great job this year. Bach Middle School of the Arts, our second place team. And so, Anya, that means our first place team is >> the Bazinga Bananas Revolution from
Watson B. Duncan. >> Congratulations. We're going to hand out those medals. Now, again, they were here last year. They worked hard. Uh you guys, many of you raised your hand as reading several of the books and Kalsta, let me just ask you, what was the level
of commitment you had to make sure that you were going to bring a trophy back to Watson B. Duncan? >> Oh, it was a high level of commitment. As soon as the book was went out, I started reading immediately, buying the books or reading them on Mac and Villa over and over. >> You know, so many times young people sometimes get criticized. Oh, you guys
are scrolling through YouTube and all the different social media outlets. What is it about just kind of hanging out with a good book and getting yourself lost that you think is so cool to share that with your friends? >> Not only is it beneficial for this competition right here? I believe that getting myself lost in a book kind of
just makes me immersed inside the book like if I was a character and I learned really good quotes from characters themselves. So, I'm really happy to say that. >> All right, there you have it. Our champions from Watson B. Duncan Middle School. Congratulations, guys. I don't know, maybe next year we can settle it.
Bach one, Duncan won. We'll see what happens, but in the meantime, just enjoy this. It's it's uh really quite an accomplishment. So, congratulations and quite an accomplishment. Once again, it's the Kavanaaugh Cup. Uh we give it out every year to the middle, the elementary, and to the high school, and an accomplishment to put this event on.
Thank you so much for all that you do. >> Thank you, Rick. It's the highlight of my year. >> I know. It's so much fun. We get We're so fortunate that we get to do this event. And to all the participants, thanks for making it happen. Get ready to read those books in April. And thank you so much for watching us from the studios of the Education Network. I'm
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Hi everyone and welcome to the studios of the Education Network. I'm Rick Blackwell. Welcome to the Grand Battle of the Books. It's the high school competition. So glad you're joining us. The Grand Battle of the Books competition is sponsored by Library Media Services with the support of information technology and the education
network. Now, book titles for the district Battle of the Books come from the Sunshine State Young Readers Award and the Florida Teen Read List. There are 15 different books. Here are just three of those books. These students read many of these books, and we're excited to quiz them on the contents of
what they read. Titles for these state sponsored reading programs are selected annually by a statewide committee of school library media specialists. Students have read and discussed the 15 titles. In the first round of the Battle of the Books, the teams participated in an online competition. There were 17
high school teams that participated. The top two teams are here inside the studios of the Education Network. We're excited to host them. And the top two winning teams from each age division join us today to determine the high school champion. We're so happy to have Stephanie Sunshine from Library Media
Services. She's the official scorekeeper. Nolan Ra, manager of library media services as the official timekeeper. and Ana Rizzo from Library Media Services as our contest judge. Now, copies of each title used in the grand battle of the books, they are available for reference. I'm going to
ask the teams questions that will begin with the phrase in which book, and the teams must answer with the name of the book and the author. The first team that makes it to 125 points after Even Ups will be crowned the winner of this year's Grand Battle of the Books. Time to meet our teams. Now, our first team
is from Sunost Community High School. Their name is on the trophy the last three years and we are so proud to meet this team and first of all uh I want to say hi to Luna. I know Luna that you've participated in Battle of the Books for many years. What does it mean to you to
be a captain and to try to carry on this tradition, right? Four straight years would be pretty remarkable. >> Yeah, of course. I mean, I've loved breathing ever since I was a little girl and I'm so excited to finally be able to be the captain when we are reaching grand finals. I'm really happy to be here. We're so happy that you are here.
Let's get to know some of your teammates. We're gonna go right down the line. Just tell us your first name and maybe something about yourself. >> Um, hi, I'm Cushi. I love to draw. It's one of my favorite hobbies. >> Hi, I'm Zara and I love the color green. >> Hi, I'm Luna and I'm planning to major
in civil engineering. >> Uh, hi, I'm Anna and um I like to bake. >> Hi, I'm Ka and I have two cats. >> Two cats. All right, there you go. The team from Sun Coast Community High School. Once again, we are so glad that they are here and their team name is Better Than the Books. Our team from
Palm Beach Central High School, they are the Balling Broncos and I want to say hi to Kaylee. You were here last year. Kaylee, tell us about this collection of players that you have this year and and what does it mean to be back here? >> So, two of us were here last year. We got second place and we are so excited
to be back this year. We have a great team of amazing people and we're so excited to compete this year. All right, let's meet some of these amazing people from Palm Beach Central High School. Let's go right down the line. >> Hey, I'm Colton and I like listening to music. >> I'm Victoria and I'm on our school's varsity tennis team.
>> I'm Key and I love Sprayed Edge books. >> I'm Satie and I crochet. >> I'm Jordan and I do theater. >> That is so cool that you guys are here. Congratulations for getting this far. And let's see if maybe you can topple the Sun Coast team, right? Three straight years, but I know you guys have it in you to be the champions this year.
Let's see what happens in the high school division of the grand battle of the books. So once again, I'm going to go right now to the questions. We're going to start in reverse alphabetical order of the nickname. So that means that our team called better than the books from Sun Coast, they're going to get the first question, but remember
there's even ups. Everybody's going to get the same amount of questions. All right, here we go. First question of this high school competition is, in which book does a character fail to show up for an international flight? Stars and Smoke by Mary.
>> Stars and Smoke by Mary Lou. >> That is incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book did the main character never even own a pair of gloves and used to wear socks on their hands to play in the snow? >> The Bad Ones. Melissa Albert, >> that is incorrect. Sun Coast. In which
book does a character age six profess to everyone they could tell the future and was labeled the local liar at school? >> One of the bad ones by Melissa Albert. >> Are you guys going to accept that? >> Oh, >> okay. That is correct. Let's go over to
Palm Beach Central. In which book is a battle cap, a symbolic message between characters? Swimming in the Sea stars Julie Wright. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book does a character say, "If you listen closely, even silence carries a story worth
telling?" >> Wander in the Dark by Hannah Sawyer. >> Incorrect. Palm meet Central. In which book did parents often wear matching sweatuits when they were traveling? >> Wander in the dark. >> That is correct. Sun coast. In which book do the characters sneak in a club
and wear red, yellow, and green wristbands because it's stoplight night. >> Ready or not, Andy by Andy Pa. Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book is the quote, "We are nerds." By which I mean, we collectively make up the top 1% of
our graduating class and are probably going to rule the world someday. >> 12th Night Alex. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book do the main characters wonder if they needed an icebreaker, marshmallow, or three? Sunrise Nights by Zender and Cavalaro.
>> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book does someone say, quote, "But I suppose we're meant to think the most dangerous things are lovely." >> The Bad Ones. Melissa Albert. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book does the main character compare people
pressed together piling into subway cars to tapioca pearls in bubble tea? >> Stars and smoke by Mary Lou. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character subsidize their income by doing some quote not so legal
coding? >> Going dark Melissa de la Cruz. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book did a character think that detention was quote proof of systemic illegality?
Illogality, excuse me. Proof of systemic illogicality. 12th Night by FMA. >> That is incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book did a character find a notebook with a travel bucket list written into it? >> Another first chance. Robbie Couch.
>> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book did the main character have to jot down notes in order not to daydream in class? >> All the fighting >> time. Palm Beach Central. In which book did the main character get lost in a
house of mirrors for six minutes when they were a little kid. >> Pieces of me. Kate McLaclin. >> Incorrect. Sunco. In which book does a character describe their parents as a step forward pile of goose since they began dating?
12th Night by Falmouth. >> That's correct. Palmi Central. Which book does a character get a new hairstyle that incorporates yellow highlights? >> Resol Brian Greavves. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book did
a pack of Neco wafers help a character navigate through a museum? >> Stars and Smoke by Mary Lou. Good. Palm Beach Central. In which book is a character in a constant existential
crisis and into therapy and synthesizers? >> Swimming in a CSR. Julie Wright. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book was there a situation in which this quote was shouted? You should be protesting, not putting silver in their pockets.
The Kill Factor by Ben Oliver. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book did the main character remember the times when they wore their Flash T-shirt to race against their older siblings to win a dollar bet? >> Resol Byron Greavves.
>> That is correct. Sun Coast. In which book is a character told that the only positive thing a sibling thing Let me start that again. In which book is a character told that the only positive thing a sibling thing ever said about
them was that they overthink everything in order them to overthink their problem and get it solved. >> Wander the Dark by Jamtha Alil. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character wonder if someone ate dozens of eggs like Gaston or drink
a gigantic glass of milk every morning after seeing how tall they get? >> Resell Byron Greavves. >> Incorrect. Sunost. In which book does a character have to claw their way out of a coffin? >> The Kill Factor by Ben Oliver. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which
book does a character call out a thief by writing thief in white out pen all over the girl's dance bag, her coat, and the toes of her suede boots. >> Swimming in a steel right. >> Incorrect. Sun coast. In which book does
a character go to a party in a maze of catacombs? Stars and Smoke by Mary Lou. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book did the main character's older siblings always tell them, quote, "Optimism is your hidden power.
>> Stars and Smoke. Marie Lou." >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book does a character say, quote, "Words are never enough to clean a mess after it's made." >> Wander in the Dark by Jim Liil. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which
book does a character say, "I'm a sucker for something with a good beat. I love to dance. I'm into Lizo and Cardi B, but I'm also like I guess it's nin is nine inch nails. Is that it? >> Yeah. >> And the offspring. It's all about the
energy. >> Ready or not, Andy Petta? >> Incorrect. Sunost. In which book does a character offer to type up their friend's papers because they have a broken hand? 12th Night by Fulmouth.
>> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character grab another character suitcase and throw it over a balcony? >> Kill Factor Ben Oliver. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book does a character tell someone that they lied about their haircut when they said they
liked it and that it actually makes them look like a tortoise? Pieces of Me by Kate Myth Laughlin. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book did two characters laugh at a parent handing
out Winnie the Pooh platitudes? Swimming in a sea of star is Julie Wright. >> Correct. Sun coast. In which book did a scientist claim that the soul weighed 21 gram? >> Star Splinter by Matthew Kirby.
>> Good. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character feel like their body is reacting in reverse? Pieces of meat. Kate McLaclin. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book does the main character meet the new kid on
the first day of sophomore year and accidentally spill their Red Bull. >> Rose Bowl by Graves. >> That is correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book does the main character acknowledge that the reason they dip their fries in chocolate milk and mix
candy corn with pretzels is because of an aranged friend? >> Sunrise nights center in Cavalaro. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book do characters take a flight of stairs down the brunell's tames tunnel?
The Kill Factor by Ben Oliver. >> That is incorrect. >> Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character say, "A meal is one of the most intimate things you can share with someone? We learn about each other in ways we might never have before."
>> Resol Byron Greavves. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book does a character receive a package the size of a pingpong ball wrapped in a rubber banded paper with a message revealing another character's whereabouts? >> Going dark by Melissa Dela Cruz.
>> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character wonder if dragonflies would erupt in their stomach if they kiss someone? All the fighting parts. Sawyer. >> Incorrect. Sun coast. In which book are characters encouraged to work on self-worth, empathy, work ethic,
discipline, respect, and restraint? >> The Kill Factor by Ben Oliver. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book was sending a DM from someone else's Instagram part of a truth or dare game? >> Wander in the dark jamata meal. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book is the
comparison of a break made to quote, "It's like Delilah cutting Samson's hair and betraying him to the Philistines." >> Going Dark by Melissa Cruz. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character pace around quote like an angry parent who's stepped on a
Lego? >> Randy, ready or not? Andy Petta. >> Incorrect. Sunost. In which book does the main character go to the frosty treat and eat hot fudge sundaes in the car whenever they have a serious talk with a parent? Swimming in a Sea of Stars by Julie
Riley. Riley Riley. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character have to leave a shopping outing to get ready for a Tinder date? >> Ready or not, Annie Petta. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book does a
character have a real David versus Goliath complex and love taking on powerful Hollywood men and corporations? >> Pieces of me by Cake Mclofflin. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book can you find a character using the phrase
quote, "They don't matter. Their lives will be so small on several occasions. >> The Killer Factor, Ben Oliver. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book did a character receive a message not to trust anyone and realize that the messenger's fear became their
nightmarish reality? >> Wander in the dark by Emil. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book did a character plan to bright up with someone? >> Swimming in a sea of stars. Julie Ray. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book is
the quote? That's the problem with dreams. They are so easy to get lost in and so very difficult to give up. >> Another first chance couch. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book did the main character plan to pretend someone had food poisoning if
things went bad? >> Another first chance couch. >> Incorrect. Sunost. In which book do characters solve a puzzle to reveal a field of yellow roses that symbolize a future yet to come? All of the Fighting Parts by Sawyer.
>> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book is a character described as being born with a brilliant mind that looked at numbers the same way a normal person might look at a child's jigsaw puzzle? >> The Killer Factor Ben Oliver. >> Correct. Sunost. In which book does the thought of losing a bookmark with their
name on it leave them visibly shaken with fear, but everyone mistook it for ego? Swimming in a sea of stars by Wright. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book did the demise of a brother's relationship start from a prank with firecracker firecrackers on a dog's tail
cause the dog to run into traffic and get killed killed. >> Wander in the dark. Jumat meal. >> Correct. Sunost. In which book does a message written in base 64 translate to found you? Going dark. Melissa dela Cruz.
>> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a main character admit that they have issues but not serial killer issues and they don't kill spiders for fun. >> Going dark. Melissa de la Cruz. >> Incorrect. Sun coast. In which book does the main character and her friend win
first prize in a costume contest for their costumes of Frankenstein and his bride? >> Rose ball by Graves. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character admit to lucid dreaming, aware that they're in a dream and can often alter the events or
surroundings they're in, like watching a movie on a screen in their head. >> Pieces of me. Kate McLaclin. >> Correct. Sunost. In which book does a character create a comic titled quote the day I wish we had?
>> Another first chance couch. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book does the main character realize they will get sick of listening to their music because they picked it when they were in a bad mood and because it would annoy their parents. Resell Byron Greavves.
>> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book does a character experience becoming her own doppelganger, actually splitting in two. These two selves clashed uneasily, overlapping like a photograph. >> Star spplitter by Matthew Kirby. >> That is incorrect. Palm Beach Central.
In which book can you find the statement that haters are a viciously public yet cowardly anonymous group? >> Wander in the dark. Jamaata meal. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book do the main characters share a cricket top
donut at an allnight doughnut shop? >> Sunrise Nights by Kender and Cavalaro. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book is there a high-end dining room with the restaurant's name for the gods carved into the pillar?
Sergeant Smoke Marie Lou. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book does a character find themselves in a room that was lit by two fluorescent headache bulbs flickering overhead and sitting at a table that was off center in a very purposeful way?
>> Stars and Smoke by Mary Lou. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character feel that the universe leaving a new unsupervised piano at their fingertips means they're practically obligated to play it? >> Another first chance, Robbie Couch.
>> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book do the characters make a game by writing dares on slips of paper and putting them in a cup for players to draw. >> Ready or not, Andy Pa. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character steal a pair of
compass necklaces? >> Going dark Melissa de la Cruz. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book does the main character describe friendship as Jurassic Park for emotions? 12th Night by Falmouth. >> Correct.
>> Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character report an assault and they are a mandated reporter? >> All the fighting parts. Hannib Stoyer. >> Correct. Sunost. In which book did the main character draw a snake on their arm
with a Sharpie after their parents fought when they were six? Stars and Smoke, Mary Lou. >> Correct. Palm Central. In which book does a character have a guitar named Camila? >> Ready or not, Andy Petta. >> Correct.
Sun Coast. In which book was the title named after something one of the main characters Nana told them right before she died? Wander in the dark by a mill. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book do the characters pay a worker to keep the bowling alley open late for
them? >> Sunrise nights, Zentur and Cavalaro. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book does one of the main characters former high school classmate get arrested for shoplifting? Ready or not, Andy Pa?
>> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book is the quote? Most silence is unbearably fragile, stolen by a single voice, shattered glass, a muffled cry. But the silence underwater is thick and sturdy and impenetrable.
Swimming in a sea of stars Julie Wright. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book does a character always quote the line from Peter Pan? Second star to the right and straight on till morning. >> The Kill Factor by Ben Oliver. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which
book does a character remind themsel to memorize every room they ever walk into and that if they can't be fast to be smart? Stars in Smoke. Marie Lou. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In what book does a character feel guilty and grateful at
the same time because they are eavesdropping but have an excuse of why they are there? >> Swimming in a sea of stars by Julie Ray. Right. >> Correct. >> Yeah. >> Poy central. In which book does someone tell the main character not to beat
themselves up and that they're dying for a 20piece and some fries? >> Resol Byron Greaves. >> Correct. In which book does someone get teased for their grandmother being their best friend? >> Star spplitter by Matthew Kirby.
>> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book does a character recall their mom playing a game? One person would drive and the other would cover the driver's eyes and direct them. >> The Bad Ones. Melissa Albert. >> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book did a
character wonder if they were texting with the right person when they wrote out okay instead of K? >> Stars and Smoke by Mary Lou. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which book is the quote, "What if not everything is just
good or bad, decent or indecent, kind or unkind?" >> The Kill Factor Ben Oliver. >> Incorrect. Sun Coast. In which book does a main character think, quote, "This is my role, and I feel my roots take hold in this soil and drink of its nourishment
until I punch through the earth and bloom." >> Going dark by Melis Dela Cruz. >> Incorrect. Palm Beach Central. In which book does the main character think about Pound Cake to get a bloody image out of their mind? >> Wander in the dark. Jamaata Mule.
>> Correct. Sun Coast. In which book does a character say, quote, "When the innocent party experiences guilt, you start apologizing for everything the guilty party did?" >> All the Fighting Parts Sawyer. >> Correct. Palm Beach Central. In which
book does the main character try to keep their lung disease secret from their supervisor? >> Stars and Smokees. Marie Lou. >> Correct. >> We have a winner. We have a winner in the high school division. Wow, that went back and forth. It was extremely close.
We're going to find who the champion is once again in the high school division. We'll be right back. Hi everyone, I'm Rick Blackwell. Welcome back to the studios of the Education Network. We just had the high school championships and grand battle of the books. Joining me right now is Ana Rizzo
from Library Media Services. Two amazing high school teams. Sun Coast going for their fourth. Just overall, what a compliment to these kids. They came in really well informed about these 15 books. >> Yes. I mean, they are so impressive. They are taking courses in clubs, community service, all the things that
high school students have to do, plus some even filling out college applications, which by the way, this is great addition to your applications. Um it's quite an accomplishment what they've done >> and if I remember from the introduction, some are even baking and they have cats. So I mean they are keeping very busy
obviously. Uh we are so fortunate to have a great team of library media specialists across the district. I know you have some thank yous you want to deliver. >> Yes. Thank you to all of our media specialists and teachers who sponsor Battle of the Books. I mean they're building this culture of reading and
setting up our students for success. Well, we had two amazing teams, but only one can be the winner. So, let's first congratulate the second place team from >> Palm Beach Central High School, the Ballin Broncos. >> All right, Palm Beach Central. Congratulations. Anya's going to put
some medals on you guys. I know it isn't exactly the result you guys wanted. You came in second last year, too, but boy, congratulations. You guys did amazing in this competition. And Kaylee, can I just ask you a quick question? Come on over here. Just tell me um when it comes to
reading and being with your friends and talking about these books, what was like the best part for you during this whole competition? >> Honestly, the best part was just the friendship my group has created. We did so much practice and we had a lot of fun. So although we didn't win, it was still so nice to create a good friendship with my group. >> And I know you want to thank your media
specialist Allison Middleman. And Allison, just come here real quickly just brag about these kids because what an exceptional job. >> They are unbelievable. They would get together on weekends outside of school. They would go to Barnes & Noble. They created this beautiful friendship. So, I
couldn't be more proud of them. >> We're so thankful for all the work that you do over Palm Beach Central. Congratulations. Our second place team and Anya, that means our first place team is >> Sun Coast High School. Better than the books. Congratulations. >> Way to go, Sun Coast. Wow. The fourth
straight year. And we want to talk to Luna as soon as she gets the medal. And then of course their um media specialists and their coach Kathy Clear. She did an amazing job too. And and Luna, you know, we kind of talked about it. It's like you guys had the three beat, you're going for a four. Is just
like what was that like? Was there pressure or you just kind of having fun and just see where it goes? >> So there was a lot of pressure. Um all fun obviously all fun pressure, but uh like one of my really close friends, she did it two years ago and like I was talking to her about it and she was really helping calm my nerves before
this. So um yeah. Emily. But um genuinely like it was so much fun competing as a group. I genuinely love like all the people I'm competing with here. Like I think we're very close friends and yeah, I'm super happy. Yeah. >> Congratulations. Kathy, can you come over here real quick? Just brag about
these young ladies. >> Oh gosh, they are amazing. They have so much going on. Just like Anya said, so much other things going on and uh they just have melded together and had such a great go and I'm so impressed with them.
I did nothing. >> I don't know about that. The media specialists do so much at the individual schools. So there you have it. Sun Coast is our high school champion and it was a very close contest and Anya I know that uh in general we're just so appreciative
that these students you know really care about literacy and reading and they really brought their agame today. >> Yes. I mean, reading those 15 books, like I said, with all the things that they're doing, it is an accomplishment. And also, I would like to thank our library and media services team for
coming out here today and supporting and our IT department, the education network for hosting this wonderful event. Thank you everyone. It's just a pleasure being here today. It's the highlight of my year. Honestly, >> it really is such a fun event. And I mean, we wish everybody could come into
our studios and see the competition firsthand because you really get an insight and just how smart and how caring, really cool kids, too. So, we're so appreciative have all of the two teams here, uh, but in particular the team from Sun Coast and also Palm Beach Central. They did a great job. So, we
want to thank everybody for again participating across the district and all the media specialists and once again the champion from Sun Coast Community High School. Way to go. Thanks so much for watching. I'm Rick Blackwell. Have a great day, everyone.