KERN COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2020-2021
A bit of history:
Battle of the Books was started 30-plus years ago by Erna Wentland at Belridge School. In 2002, Katie Feldstein and Sue Mustoe took over administration of the Kern County Battle of the Books. The program has grown to include students throughout the County and due to the immense popularity of the program, the County is divided into two sections for 2 days of competition. Since 2012 Sarah McDonald and Katie Feldstein have been co-coordinators. With the continued interest and growing enthusiasm for the program, a third day of competition with another coordinator, Jan Lanse, was added in 2016.
The Present:
Kern Reading Association and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools are partners in supporting the Kern County Battle of the Books competition! The Battle will be held on three dates for Grades 4-6 and one date for Grades 6-8 (Middle School/Jr. High).
Battle of the Books was started 30-plus years ago by Erna Wentland at Belridge School. In 2002, Katie Feldstein and Sue Mustoe took over administration of the Kern County Battle of the Books. The program has grown to include students throughout the County and due to the immense popularity of the program, the County is divided into two sections for 2 days of competition. Since 2012 Sarah McDonald and Katie Feldstein have been co-coordinators. With the continued interest and growing enthusiasm for the program, a third day of competition with another coordinator, Jan Lanse, was added in 2016.
The Present:
Kern Reading Association and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools are partners in supporting the Kern County Battle of the Books competition! The Battle will be held on three dates for Grades 4-6 and one date for Grades 6-8 (Middle School/Jr. High).
KERN COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2020- 2021
THE 2020-2021 KERN COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
We are planning to host the 2021-2022 Kern County Battle of the Books and look forward to a spectacular event!
In the meantime, please keep the momentum and love of reading alive in your schools by encouraging your student teams to read this year's book list and perhaps hold an individual school Zoom Battle of the Books in Spring 2021.
Looking forward to gathering and holding a friendly County-wide Battle of the Books competition in Spring 2022!
Until then, stay safe and have a successful school year!
We are planning to host the 2021-2022 Kern County Battle of the Books and look forward to a spectacular event!
In the meantime, please keep the momentum and love of reading alive in your schools by encouraging your student teams to read this year's book list and perhaps hold an individual school Zoom Battle of the Books in Spring 2021.
Looking forward to gathering and holding a friendly County-wide Battle of the Books competition in Spring 2022!
Until then, stay safe and have a successful school year!
Battle of the Books
Booklists for 2020 -2021:
NOTE: The Booklist for 2020-2021 will be the Standard 28 Book list for Grades 4-6
Please note that booklists are subject to change during the year. Check frequently to insure you have the most up-to-date booklist.
Booklists for 2020 -2021:
NOTE: The Booklist for 2020-2021 will be the Standard 28 Book list for Grades 4-6
Please note that booklists are subject to change during the year. Check frequently to insure you have the most up-to-date booklist.
| battlebooklist4th-6thgrade.2021.pdf |
Russo's Books is a source for ordering books from the Battle of the Books lists: http://www.russosbooks.com/
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Katie Feldstein - Kern County Battle of the Books NORTH Coordinator
battleofthebooksnorth@gmail.com
Jan Lanse - Kern County Battle of the Books CENTRAL Coordinator
battleofthebookscentral@gmail.com
Sarah McDonald - Kern County Battle of the Books SOUTH Coordinator
battleofthebookssouth@gmail.com
Lorrie Roberts - Battle of the Books Coordinator - Middle/Junior High Schools (6-8)
loroberts@kern.org Valley Oaks Charter School
April Vegas - Battle of the Books Coordinator - 3rd Grade
avegas@ruesd.net Phone: 661-588-6050
Katie Feldstein - Kern County Battle of the Books NORTH Coordinator
battleofthebooksnorth@gmail.com
Jan Lanse - Kern County Battle of the Books CENTRAL Coordinator
battleofthebookscentral@gmail.com
Sarah McDonald - Kern County Battle of the Books SOUTH Coordinator
battleofthebookssouth@gmail.com
Lorrie Roberts - Battle of the Books Coordinator - Middle/Junior High Schools (6-8)
loroberts@kern.org Valley Oaks Charter School
April Vegas - Battle of the Books Coordinator - 3rd Grade
avegas@ruesd.net Phone: 661-588-6050
It is mandatory for all 4-6th school site advisors to send a contact email address to:
battleofthebooksnorth@gmail.com - for Kern County schools in the northern region
battleofthebookscentral@gmail.com - for Kern County schools in the central region
battleofthebookssouth@gmail.com - for Kern County schools in the southern region
loroberts@kern.org - for Kern County Middle School/Junior High Schools (gr. 6-8)
avegas@ruesd.net - for Kern County 3rd Grade participants
battleofthebooksnorth@gmail.com - for Kern County schools in the northern region
battleofthebookscentral@gmail.com - for Kern County schools in the central region
battleofthebookssouth@gmail.com - for Kern County schools in the southern region
loroberts@kern.org - for Kern County Middle School/Junior High Schools (gr. 6-8)
avegas@ruesd.net - for Kern County 3rd Grade participants
Battle of the Books Team Coordinator Information:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions: