[ISLMA-Share] Battle of the Books - How do you get books in the students hands?

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I started the Battle of the Books last year with my 5th graders.  We had 15 teams of 5 students.  The Curriculum Director, the PTO and my library budget covered the cost of the books, medals and small prizes.

This year I opened it up to 4th-8th grade.  I have 39 teams of 5 students each.  The PTO and the Foundation covered the books, medals and prizes.  However, the PTO asked that I charge $10 per student next year to participate.  I am not comfortable with this because I don't want to exclude people.

Are your students responsible for finding the books?  Do you order extras and check them out?  Do you charge a fee?

The administration has asked me to do a little fact finding so I am reaching out to the great library braintrust.

Thank you in advance for your responses.  
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