In 8 weeks from now, 7 SAS Elementary Students from 5th grade, will join many Middle Schoolers from other International Schools in Shanghai to compete in Battle of the Books. Congratulations Roman, Leyee, Emily, Emma, Miranda, Rex and Bryan for taking on this responsibility.

We will be reading wonderful titles such as The War that Saved my Life, The Thing About Jellyfish, Fish in a Tree and Goodbye Stranger.

The philosophy of the Battle of the Books program is “to encourage reading by all students “.   Students, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints by prominent authors. The game format creates interest and excitement in reading.   Through the fun and excitement of the competition, students improve reading skills, mature in their choices of reading materials, and acquire a broader knowledge base.   Even during the height of the competition, students and coaches should remember that the goal is to READ, not necessarily to win!