Oregon school districts and individual schools considering a ban include hermiston, tigardtualatin, and bendlapine. Book about transgender child sparks controversy in elementary. The hermiston school district has opted to not participate in the statewide competition because of the subject matter. Legend by marie lu, poison by bridget zinn, the lost hero by rick riordan, the false prince by jennifer a. For this reason and in reference to governor browns guidance on the coronavirus over the next four weeks, the obob board has taken the unprecedented steps of canceling both the regional and state competitions. However, two school districts within oregon withdrew their students from the.
George, by alex gino, is on the grade 35 list for oregon battle of the books, a voluntary statewide reading. The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library. District pulls elementary schools from statewide battle of. George, by alex gino, is on the grade 35 list for oregon battle of the books, a voluntary statewide reading competition. Battle of the books is a statewide competition to encourage participation in reading and districts receive books selected by a committee of librarians, educators and other interested persons. Students in 3 rd 12 th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of. An oregon editors battle for freedom of the press george putnam turnbull, george on. Harrisburg school district disregarded policies in. George by alex gino is the story of a transgender boy and part of the oregon battle of the books curriculum for 201819.
The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide reading competition for children in grades 312. Transgender hero breaks ground in oregon battle of the books. Two oregon school districts pulled themselves out of reading program the oregon battle of the books, for example, after george became one of 16 books selected for its 201819 year, the new york times. Oregon battle of the books battle for your schoolwith. Two oregon school districts pulled themselves out of reading program the oregon battle of the books, for example, after george became one of 16 books selected for its 201819 year, the new york times reported. The oregon battle of the books, also known as obob, is a competition where you team up with friends to read books, then compete against other teams to see which one can remember the most about the books. Oregon schools ban kids from competition because of trans book.
The districts three elementary schools wont participate in this years oregon battle of the books because it involves the book george. May, 2020 still, reed curtis, a parent of a 4th and 5th grader, said in a comment on the oregon battle of the books facebook page that he wouldnt talk about the topic with his children until they either. For this reason and in reference to governor browns guidance on the. The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of. Theres no better way to get ready for a big event than to create custom tshirts. Learn literature battle books oregon with free interactive flashcards. The childrens book george by alex gino tells the story of a transgender girl and her struggle to get those around her to listen and understand. Roseway heights will participate in oregon battle of the books for the 20172018 school year. The oregon battle of the books is a statewide reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library services and. Roseeway heights school oregon battle of the books information. Alex ginos george and the oregon battle of the books. Meanwhile, if you wish to report an issue related to the accessibility of any content on our website, including a complaint.
Welcome to the page for the oregon battle of the books obob. The novel george by alex gino is the first obob selection to feature a. The hermiston school district has opted to not participate in the statewide. George was selected to be one of 16 texts for the 201819 season of obob oregon battle of the books for elementary students. Oregon battle of the books battle for your schoolwith books. After george became one of 16 books selected for the 201819 oregon battle of the books or obob, commonly pronounced oh bob in the third to fifthgrade division, two school. The book list for next years battle of the books 20182019 in oregon has brought a great deal of controversy due to one book on the list for 3rd5th graders, george, by alex gino. The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library. It includes a book by alex gino called george, which features a. George is on oregons recently released battle of the books list for the 20182019 school year. The titles are selected with the reading level and maturity of 4th and 5th graders in. Custom tees are a great way to make sure your group or team stands out.
Book scavenger by jennifer chambliss bertman george by alex gino hanas suitcase by karen levine the heros guide to saving your kingdom by christopher healy in the footsteps of crazy horse by. Everyone should read george, not just kids in battle of. In one part of the book, george recounts watching a television interview with a transgender woman where they. It doesnt discuss how george was chosen, or summarize the argument against including george as an obob book. May 07, 2018 cascade schools wrestle with book controversy. After george became one of 16 books selected for the 201819 oregon battle of the books or obob, commonly pronounced oh bob in the.
Students read from the years book list for their grade level and discuss the titles in teams. On this list is the award winning middle grade novel george by alex gino. As you can see in the photos below, our customers are reading their favorite books and theyre having a great time doing it. Learn the books oregon battle with free interactive flashcards. Recently, oregon battle of the books obob released its reading list for the 20182019 school year. Remove george from 35 grade reading list for the 2019 oregon. The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library services and technology act grant. May 08, 2018 after george became one of 16 books selected for the 201819 oregon battle of the books or obob, commonly pronounced oh bob in the third to fifthgrade division, two school. Choose from 500 different sets of the books oregon battle flashcards on quizlet. The oregon battle of the books is a voluntary program. However, two school districts within oregon withdrew their students from the competition as a result of the transgender protagonist and plot of the novel.
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The oregon battle of the books included the book george by alex gino in the list of books for the 2019 obob for grades 35 8 10 year olds this book contains content that is inappropriate for young. Obob is a literary program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders designed to encourage reading, broaden the interests of students, raise their level of comprehension, engender a commitment to academic excellence, promote teamwork, and facilitate cooperative learning between peers. The oregon battle of the books included the book george by alex gino in the list of books for the 2019 obob for grades 35 8 10 year olds. The hermiston school district has opted to not participate in the. Books people tried to ban from schools and libraries in 2018. Everyone thinks the main character, a fourth grader, is a boy but george identifies as a girl, and wants to be called melissa. The oregon battle of the books included the book george by alex gino in the list of books for the 2019 obob for grades 35 8 10 year olds this book contains content that is inappropriate for young children. Obob is a literary program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders designed to encourage reading, broaden the interests of.
Thats why the controversy around george, a book selected for the 20182019 oregon battle of the books, is frustrating. School district comes under fire for opting out of battle of the books the district decided not to compete in the oregon battle of the books because of a novel in the competition, george, about. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student reading. Ashland school district oregon battle of the books. It exposes children to the idea that pornography is pervasive and normal. On monday, the scappoose school board defeated a resolution to remove the book from the reading list for oregon battle of the books, a statewide optional reading competition for third. On this list is the awardwinning middle grade novel george by alex gino. May 22, 2018 recently, oregon battle of the books obob released its reading list for the 20182019 school year.
It also doesnt mention the other responses at other school districts e. Apr 25, 2017 george scholastic gold paperback april 25, 2017. As grownups start to shop for summer reading, school kids are laying into the titles theyll read for next falls oregon battle of the books, or obob. After george became one of 16 books selected for the 201819 oregon battle of the books or obob, commonly pronounced oh bob in the third to fifthgrade division, two school districts in the. The program is sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student. In may, two oregon school districts decided not to participate in the states battle of the books elective independent reading program because george was among the titles on the list of books.
Parents in oregon debate whether george, a book about a. Book about transgender girl breaks ground and stirs. Recently, oregon battle of the books released its reading list for the 20182019 school year. George, written by transgender author alex gino, centers on a story about. For more information please visit oregon battle of the books website. The book tackles the difficult, and too often undiscussed, situations and emotions a young transgender child might. In one part of the book, george recounts watching a television interview with a transgender woman where they discussed sex change surgery. George by alex gino book cover recently, oregon battle of the books obob released its reading list for the 20182019 school year. Still, reed curtis, a parent of a 4th and 5th grader, said in a comment on the oregon battle of the books facebook page that he wouldnt talk about the topic with his children until they either. The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library services and technology act grant.
The main character in george is a child who lives in a boys body, but feels he is a girl. As you can see in the photos below, our customers are reading their favorite. Apr 10, 2018 the book list for next years battle of the books 20182019 in oregon has brought a great deal of controversy due to one book on the list for 3rd5th graders, george, by alex gino. Book scavenger by jennifer chambliss bertman george by alex gino hanas suitcase by karen levine the heros guide to saving your kingdom by christopher healy in the footsteps of crazy horse by joseph marshall iii the infinity year of avalon james by dana middleton nightbird by alice hoffman pip bartletts guide to magical creatures. The story centers around a young transgender child, george, who was born a boy but knows she is a girl. The oregon battle of the books, also known as obob, is a competition where you team up with friends to read books, then compete against other teams to see which one can remember the most about the. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website. The oregon battle of the books considers the health and safety of our students, volunteers, educators, and families to be a priority. A pair of oregon school districts has barred its third, fourth, and fifth graders from participating in the oregon battle of the books because the list includes a book about a transgender child. The amulet of samarkand by jonathan stroud girl of fire and thorns by rae carson the indigo notebook by laura resau ink and. Each team prepares to answer trivia questions about the books. George is now the target of a campaign to ban the book from the oregon battle of the books program for 3rd5th grade students.
The committee that puts on the annual oregon battle of the books competition has selected next years list of books. Jan 15, 2019 on monday, the scappoose school board defeated a resolution to remove the book from the reading list for oregon battle of the books, a statewide optional reading competition for third through. May 02, 2018 2nd school district scraps oregon battle of the books over novel about trans child. Battle of the books now a moral battle in oregon prepare. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
George and the oregon battle of the books american. Dec 26, 2019 battle of the books is a statewide competition to encourage participation in reading and districts receive books selected by a committee of librarians, educators and other interested persons. Oregon battle of the books obob mcminnville oregon. The cascade school district south of salem has joined the hermiston school district in declining to participate in the 2018 to 2019 oregon battle of the books because of concerns related to the.
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