If you’ve ever spent an afternoon strolling the seemingly endless aisles of books at Powell’s flagship store on Burnside, it’s likely that the immensity of the store and its massive inventory has left you a bit awestricken.

This annual reading program began in 2006 to encourage children to read. In teams of typically four to five, students read books from a designated list. They then “battle” against other teams in a question-and-answer style tournament. Teams earn points for correct answers. Winning teams advance and can even compete at a regional level.