Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library
This month means March Madness, but it also marks the Library's annual literary showdown, Battle of the Books.
This year's focus is on authors with Ohio ties. Submit your Battle of the Books bracket and vote for your favorite authors until one is crowned winner in the Championship Chapter on April 7, 2026.
How to Participate in Battle of the Books
Brackets are no longer being accepted. Thank you for participating!
The Fine Print
- You may vote only once per book matchup.
- The winning book will be announced April 7, 2026.
- Read the 2026 book bracket rules.
Vote for Your Favorite Books!
Starting March 19, 2026, the Library will host polls on our Facebook, X, and Threads pages where you can determine which Ohio authors move on from the Storied Sixteen all the way to winning the Championship Chapter.
Make sure you comment on the Battle of the Books social media posts! Show support for your favorite Ohio authors by voting in every round:
- Storied Sixteen: Voting starts March 19-26, 2026
- Exposition Eight: Voting starts March 28-31, 2026
- Fabled Four: Voting starts April 2-3, 2026
- Championship Chapter: Voting is on April 6, 2026
Add a comment to: Win Library Swag in CHPL’s 2026 “Battle of the Books” Bracket