2025 Winners
In 2025, the Battle of the Books Grand Traverse mixed it up with very different stories — from kids stuck in an airport to a boy who makes an owl-headed friend. The Tournament schedule was optimized to keep energy levels up for coaches and kids. We welcomed 55 teams with 293 readers participating.
Of the eight book titles, popular choices among the readers were Scritch Scratch, Leeva At Last, and Elf Dog & Owl Head.
Lindsay Currie, author of Scritch Scratch, had the teams mesmerized describing how she creates spooky tales based on real events. Teams were eager to pick up their awards and meet Lindsay Currie at the end of the Tournament day.
Congratulations!
Champion Team: Rockin’ Readers
Xander Thompson
Olin McGray
Julian VanderMolen
Frank Oleson
Henry Martin
Head Coach Amanda Williams
Amphitheatre Top Team: Banana Book Boys
Logan Howard
Arthur Kramer
Wyatt Wichtoski
Alex Davis
Isaac Campbell
Head Coach Jonathan Davis
Lightning Trials Top Team: The Book Bunnies
Olivia Joaquin
Avery Kortokrax
Lana Williams
Naomi Forro
Hanna L.
Mackenzie Rycenga
Head Coach Heather Kortokrax
Team Battles Top Team: Rubber Ducky Readers
Iver Augusta
Max Comstock
Sam Hackney
Ty Handley
Theo Srebinski
Brennan Warnsholz
Head Coach Catie Ballard
Team Awards
Most Creative Team Name
Best Coat of Arms and Slogan
Best Sportsmanship
Most Spirited Team