- Houston Independent School District
- Literacy Programs
- Name That Book Public
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Register Your School!
Registration for Name That Book 2023 coming soon!
2023 book lists are here! See the division below for specific book lists.
The Name That Book contest, coordinated by the HISD Department of Library Services, serves to acquaint HISD students with classic literature as well as contemporary award-winning books, representing a variety of genres. The district-wide competition is held in the spring.
“It is wonderful to have a place at school to exchange ideas and discuss incredible books with other students. The books on the Name That Book list really provide something for everyone. They are thought-provoking and challenging, and I have fallen in love with some great books I probably wouldn’t have read if it hadn’t been for Name That Book. I have also made friends that I probably wouldn’t have made if not for Name That Book!”
-senior student, High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and a member of 2009 1st place high school team.
Watch the demonstration video below to see the contest in action.
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Contest dates and book lists
K-2 - K-2 Name That Book official list
Contest date and location: February 2023, TBA
3-6 - 3-6 Name That Book official list
Contest date and location: Prelims and finals, February-March 2023, TBA
Middle School - MS Name That Book official list
Contest date and location: Prelims and finals, March 2023, TBA
High School - HS Name That Book official list
Contest date and location:Prelims and finals, March 2023, TBA
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Meet the Winners
2022
2022, 3-6 Division:
1st place: Oak Forest ES
2nd place: TH Rogers ES
3rd place: River Oaks ES
2022, Middle School Division:
1st place: TH Rogers MS
2nd place: Meyerland PVA MS
3rd place: West Briar MS
2022, High School Division:
1st place: Carnegie Vanguard HS
2nd place: Bellaire HS
3rd place: Kinder HSPVA