5th Grade Edition

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5th Grade Edition

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Battle of the Books: 5th Grade Edition - LL Cool Books!

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2025 Battle Recap

Congratulations to the 2025 Fifth Grade Battle of the Books champions, LL Cool Books from John B. Dey Elementary!

This year, 86 teams made up of 356 students from 40 schools competed in the 17th annual Fifth Grade Battle of the Books. We are proud of all participants and commend them for their preparation, teamwork and sportsmanship.

2026 book titles and program details will be released on Oct. 1, 2025.

Thank You!

Thank you to Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library and the Virginia Beach Library Foundation for their continued support of the Battle of the Books!

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