Battle of the Books
Mandy , ELA Program Specialist
mafisher@kern.org
(661) 636-4239
Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in 3rd thru 12th grades. Students read books and come together in interdependent school groups, to demonstrate their abilities and to test their knowledge of the books they have read. The student competitions are usually similar to a Jeopardy-style of question. (Q: In which book? A: Title, Author)
3rd graders must read 12/15 books
4th-6th graders must read 20/28 books
Junior Highers must read 20/28
Dates:
November 7 – Kern County Battle of the Books Registration Due
March 23– 3rd Grade Kern County Battle (Day 1)
March 24– 3rd Grade Kern County Battle (Day 2)
March 25– Kern County Battle for Junior High
May 4 – North Kern County Battle for 4th-6th Grade
May 5 – South Kern County Battle for 4th-6th Grade
May 7 – Central Kern County Battle for 4th-6th Grade
Join our Battle of the Books Coordinator Meeting on Thursday, September 11 at 3:30 OR 4:30.
https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/5384814494?omn=99895812463&from=addon
Please register online and send in your email receipt with your registration fee by November 7, 2025
Kern County Battle of the Books
c/o Alana Tinsley
P.O. Box 5342
Bakersfield, CA 93388