Batalla de los Libros
Save the Date - May 14, 2026
The next Batalla do los Libros will be held May 14, 2026.
Download the 2025-2026 book list for the competition below:
Batalla de los Libros celebrates the joy of reading in Spanish as participants tackle SBCEO's uniquely curated 16-book list spanning narrative to nonfiction and poetry to graphic novels. Multilingual students and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) students ranging from 4th-7th grade gather in-person to compete against participants from various schools to answer questions about books based on plot, setting, characterization, and theme.
FAQ
- Who can participate in the event?
- What does our school need to do in order to indicate interest in participating?
- How will we receive information and updates about the event as it nears?
- Do we have access to these books?
- Is there a list of books from which students read who would like to participate?
- How many participants do you expect at this event?
- What is the readability of these books?
- What is the cost per student?
- Is there a registration link for the event?
Who can participate in the event?
What does our school need to do in order to indicate interest in participating?
How will we receive information and updates about the event as it nears?
Do we have access to these books?
Is there a list of books from which students read who would like to participate?
How many participants do you expect at this event?
What is the readability of these books?
What is the cost per student?
Is there a registration link for the event?
The winning team of the final Battle poses for a photo.
Students listen intently to their question.
Colorful battle shields on display represent the teams.
Students proudly display their team shield.
The crowded auditorium is full of students ready to celebrate their love of stories at Battle of the Books.
Students feel the exhilaration of a win.
A student displays her team's very creative shield.
A team deliberates after hearing their question.
Event Contact
Melissa Garcia
Coordinator, Language Education Services
(805) 964-4710, ext 5219