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Reading Week: A Book Trivia Event Held by Biblio

March 31, 2025

Biblio is a book club led by 3 SHSID Juniors Chelsea, Gabrielle, and Sophia that focuses on spreading a love for reading and encouraging sustainability in the book community. During lunch on Wednesday, March 26, the club held a book trivia event as part of Reading Week. High school students from all grades gathered in Zhongxing Building 104 to answer 30 bookish multiple-choice questions for a chance at winning snacks and bookworm glory.



As the room filled, the hosts provided each contestant with a piece of paper and explained the simple rules. The questions would be displayed on the board and the hosts would take turns reading them out loud. After they had finished reading, the contestants would have an additional 10 seconds to deliberate before they would have to scribe their answers on their papers and the next question would be presented. The questions were divided into 3 sections. Section 1 tested contestants’ knowledge about the plots of classics ad modern classics with questions such as “Which novel starts with the line ‘Call me Ishmael?”. Section 2 asked contestants to guess whether a book with a cryptic title like “Empire of the Summer Moon” or “The Iron Court” is fantasy or nonfiction. Section 3 was all about the contemporary reading scene, with questions such as “What was the most pirated book of 2024?” and “Which of the following books was banned in America due to violent language?” In the 10 seconds that followed each question, the sounds of scribbling pens and muffled whispers filled the room as some contestants scoured their memories for forgotten English class knowledge, and others decided to take lucky guesses. After going through all 30 questions, the hosts revealed the full set of answers and asked the contestants to mark their answer sheets. The highest scorer in the room got 17/30 correct answers, and 4 other contestants scored 16/30. Their valiant efforts earned them each a snack.



At the end of recess, the contestants made their way out of the room, chattering happily regardless of whether they had won. While five top scorers claimed snacks as rewards, many participants discovered surprising takeaways. A student marveled at how nonfiction titles could rival fantasy novels in intrigue. Other contestants noted how questions about banned books and digital-age reading habits expanded their understanding of literature’s evolving role. Even self-described “casual readers” admitted the competitive format had stealthily introduced them to new genres. Indeed, this event truly offered both readers and non-readers an entertaining and competitive experience, embodying the spirit of “Reading For All.”



Reflecting on the event’s design, the Biblio team emphasized intentional inclusivity. Chelsea Nam reflected, “I was so glad to see so many students taking an interest in books and literature!” Gabrielle Dai, stated “Trivia is an activity Biblio holds every year and I’m so excited it was able so much traction with the Reading for All event!” Sophia Fang, said while reflecting, “We wanted to hold an event that would attract not just avid readers, but also people that maybe don’t read as much and just want to have some fun.”


This event transcended mere competition, becoming a microcosm of SHSID’s evolving reading culture. It demonstrated how playful engagement can bridge divides between classic and contemporary, avid and reluctant readers—ultimately affirming that in a community where books circulate freely, every page turned becomes a shared triumph.


(Written by Chelsea Nam 11-2    Pictures by Chelsea Nam 11-2    Supervised by Sijia He    Reviewed by Qian Zuo)