Battle of the Books 2025 - 2026

Hello Students and Parents, 

Battle of the Books is lots of fun, and it's a great way for students to read great books. Students at participating schools read books from a list established by the state Battle of the Books committee and then compete in quiz-bowl-style tournaments to test their knowledge of these books.

You will find the 2025 - 2026 reading list here. 

For the 2025 - 2026 year, students will pick two of the four groups that Mrs. Crane created. Students will become experts of the five books in their groups, which means students may need to read their books more than once.  If more than twelve students want to be on the competition team, students will have to take a test on their knowledge of the books in their group. 

Once you pick a group, complete this survey to let me know your choices.  

Email Mrs. Crane with any questions at cranej2@gcsnc.com