Poster FAQs

Yes. Each team may submit a digital team poster as part of the Broadneck Battle of the Books experience. Posters will be displayed during the event, and a Poster Contest award will be presented.

No. Posters are optional, but teams are strongly encouraged to participate.

Posters should represent:

• Your team name

• Team members

• Team identity or theme

• School spirit and creativity

To keep the competition fair, posters may not include:

• Book titles

• Author names

• Book cover art

• Character names

• Direct artwork or references from books on the reading list

Posters that do not follow these guidelines may not be displayed during the event.

Yes. Teams may use:

• Emojis

• Clip art

• Small illustrations

• Digital graphics

• Original artwork

As long as they do not reveal clues or references related to Battle books or questions.

Yes. Team photos are allowed and encouraged.

Yes. Teams may use platforms such as:

• Canva

• Google Slides

• Adobe Express

• PowerPoint

• Other design tools

Handmade posters are also allowed.

Yes. Teams may upload a clear photo or scan of a physical poster.

Digital submissions must be uploaded as:

• JPEG (.jpg)

• PNG (.png)

Please use:
SchoolName_TeamName

Example:
WFES_BookBandits

Landscape orientation is recommended because posters will be displayed on auditorium screens during the event.

Recommended sizes:

• 22” x 28”

• 24” x 36”

Flat posters work best. Tri-fold boards are not recommended.

No. Physical posters are optional and are not required for judging.

Yes. Teams may use AI-generated images or design tools as long as the final poster remains school appropriate and follows all event guidelines.

Posters must be uploaded to the Broadneck Battle of the Books wesbite by March 27, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.