Battle of the Books is a team for elementary school students who are passionate about reading. Students work together to explore a curated selection of books, then compete against teams from peer schools to test how well they know the stories, characters, and details. Teams form and begin practice in January, and the season concludes with a final competition in April.
To join the competitive team, students must read any three books from their grade-level list and pass the corresponding AR quizzes before winter break. Because team slots and competition deadlines are fixed, we are unable to make exceptions to this requirement. We encourage students to choose their books early so they have plenty of time to read, enjoy, and prepare!
Grade: Battle of the Books is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students.
Reading List: 2026 Battle of the Books Booklists
Please note that our school library has a limited number of books on hand, so students may need to obtain the books on their own. Students can also find the books at a local library. Please reserve your copies at the library early, as many Windsor schools are participating in this competition.
Registration: 2026 Battle of the Books Registration
Meeting Dates & Times: Regular Meetings will be held from January through April
3rd Grade: Mrs. Miller, Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
4th Grade: Mrs. Sommerfeld, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
5th Grade: Mrs. Niswender & Mrs. Nelson, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 5th-Grade Classrooms and the Elementary School Library
Cost: There is no cost to participate in this club.
Team T-Shirts: T-shirts are optional. T-shirts can be worn at the competition and as regular Firebird spirit wear! If your student has a T-shirt from previous years that still fits, there is no need to purchase another one.
Final Competition: Students will compete in the final competition at Clearview Library District. The final competition date will be announced in spring 2027.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sommerfeld.
Donate: Battle of the Books is free to all participants, but donations are always appreciated! Donations will be used to purchase books for our students to check out from the library and to host an end-of-competition event for our readers. Thank you for supporting a culture of reading at our school!
