KERN COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2019 - 2020
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
Monday, May 4, 2020 - For Kern County South Region schools (Grades 4-6) (Co-ordinator- Sarah McDonald)
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - For Kern County Central Region schools (Grades 4-6) (Co-ordinator- Jan Lanse)
Friday, May 8, 2020 - For Kern County North Region schools (Grades 4-6) (Co-ordinator- Katie Feldstein)
Battle of the Books
Booklists for 2019 -2020: 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 2019 -2020: Please note that booklists are subject to change during the year.
Check frequently to insure you have the most up-to-date booklist.
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
Valley Oaks Charter School - Battle of the Books Coordinator - Middle/Junior High Schools (6-8)
Lorrie Roberts - loroberts@kern.org
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
Valley Oaks Charter School - Battle of the Books Coordinator - Middle/Junior High Schools (6-8)
Lorrie Roberts - loroberts@kern.org
It is mandatory for all 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)
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)
Battle of the Books Team Coordinator Information:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
2020 Battle of the Books Team registration form: