Student Events
Battle of the Books
4-6th graders are placed on mixed school teams to compete by answering questions about approved books they have read. The competition is broken up into three divisions: North, Central and South county schools.
A separate event for 6-8th graders is also held.
Students read from the “Standard 28 book list” which can be found on the following webpage: https://www.battleofthebooks.org/book-list/
Intent to Participate:
No deadline
School Team Registration Entry Deadline:
March 31, 2023
Cost:
$50 per school • Checks made payable to Kern Battle of the Books
Battle location:
Kern County Museum beginning at 8:30 AM
Central May 1, 2023
North May 2, 2023
South May 4, 2023
Grades 6-8 Competition
Intent to Participate:
No deadline
School Team Registration Entry Deadline:
TBD
Cost:
TBD
Battle location:
TBD
Sarah McDonald
Kern Reading Association
battleofthebookssouth@gmail.com