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New Battle Series Book Lists for 2026-2027!

Start reading now to prepare for Battle Series events next spring.

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SBCEO’s Battle of the Books celebrates the joy of reading as participants tackle SBCEO's uniquely curated 28-book list spanning narrative to nonfiction and poetry to graphic novels. Students gather in small, predetermined teams with participants from various schools to answer questions about books based on plot, setting, characterization, and theme. Winning teams advance through the tournament for the ultimate title of SBCEO Battle of the Books Champions.

Interested in hosting your own site-wide Battle of the Books competition? CLICK HERE to download the "Rules of the Battle."

Battle of the Books FAQ

A battle team celebrates a successful day at Battle of the Books!

Discussing possible answers to a question the team just received.ย 

Team shields are a very important part of Battle of the Books.

Guest author Bruce Hale greets students before reading the questions in the final battle.

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Students having fun at Battle of the Books.

Two students wait for the next battle to begin.

The winning team of the final Battle poses for a photo.

The winning team of the final Battle poses for a photo.

Students listen intently to their question.

Students listen intently to their question.

Colorful battle shields on display represent the teams.

Students proudly display their team shield.

Students proudly display their team shield.

Students listen to a run down of how the final battle will go.

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.

A team deliberates after hearing their question.

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Event Contact

Sachi Shiroma
Administrative Assistant
sshiroma@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext 5222

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