Congratulations to the award-winning KPL Battle of the Books team. They only came in Second Place in this year's battle, held last week at Silver Lake College (as opposed to First Place for the past two years in a row!), but they'll always be winners to us. KPL's team beat teens from four other libraries in a rousing, nail-bitting contest that was very competitive right to the end. And for that, we say, Way to Go!
The event is sponsored every fall by the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System. The purpose is to promote reading among teens in grades 7 and up, and to offer a venue for teen readers to compete for fun and prizes in a non-threatening and friendly atmosphere. It's safe to say that everyone - contestants, parents, and coaches alike - had a great time, and they plan to do at it again next year.
Pictured above (l to r) are KPL team members: Carolyn Kuske, Katie Gilsdorf, Rhea Lee, Gabrielle Draxler, Jacob Endries, Rachael Siehs, Noah Draxler, Kyle Henrickson, and Dylan Endries.
Special congratulations and thanks to their coach, Sheila Draxler, for putting preparing Kiel's team for the Battle, and coordinating our involvement.
Chilton Public Library's team came in First Place, if you're wondering.
But just wait 'till next year!
