Contests

The Broadneck Battle of the Books Poster Contest gives each team the opportunity to create a digital team poster that will be displayed during the event. Posters should represent the team’s name, members, and overall theme or identity.

Posters must be submitted digitally as a JPEG or PNG by March 26, 2027. Teams may create posters digitally or by hand and upload a photo or scan of the final product.

To keep the competition fair, posters may not include book titles, authors, cover art, or character artwork from books on the reading list. Teams may use graphics, clip art, emojis, team photos, and original artwork as long as they do not provide clues related to Battle questions.

The Poster Contest is intended to encourage creativity, teamwork, and school spirit as part of the overall Battle of the Books experience.

Teams are encouraged to participate in the Broadneck Battle of the Books Costume Contest by wearing matching shirts, school spirit wear, coordinated colors, or themed costumes! Costumes are optional, but a Best Team Costume award will be presented during the event.

Costumes may not include book titles, author names, character names, or direct references to books on the reading list. All costumes, props, and accessories must be school appropriate and suitable for an elementary school event.