Battle of the Books 2026

Our wonderful students represented Tanaka Elementary on April 9th and won third place during the regional Battle of the Books!

The students' teams earned points by answering questions about the books on the book lists. They play several rounds, each against a different team. The students gain knowledge and enjoyment from reading good books, sharing them with friends, parents and teachers, plus a fun day of playing in the "Battle."

The following titles were featured at this year's Battle of the books:

• Beti and the Little Round House by Atinuke

• The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien

• Finally Seen by Kelly Yang

• Find Your Porpoise by M.C. Ross

• The Indestructible Tom Crean by Jennifer Thermes

• The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown

• The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

• Life After Whale: The Amaing Ecosystem by Lynn Brunelle