May 24, 2024
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Central Decatur’s Awesome Bobbers competed in the Central Rivers AEA Elementary Battle of the Books. Students enjoyed guest author Sharon Draper. Draper is a New York Times best-selling author, has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year, received multiple Coretta Scott King Literary Awards, and praised through many other literary and education awards.
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CD Battle of the Books team (L to R): Trystan Hadlock, Cadely Tharp, Grace Leahy, Piper Helton, and Grant Gould