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Richardson Today
By the People, for the People
Richardson ISD Hosts Inaugural Battle of the Books Competition
Eight teams from junior high and middle schools competed in a trivia-style showdown focused on five popular books.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The first-ever Richardson ISD Battle of the Books brought together 8 teams from across junior high and middle schools for a competitive trivia-style showdown built entirely around knowledge of 5 books. The event, spearheaded by the Library and Instructional Technology department, was initiated as a way to ignite the love of reading for secondary students.
Why it matters
The Battle of the Books competition encourages students to read more and become experts on popular books, fostering a love of reading and literature. It also promotes teamwork, collaboration, and critical thinking skills as students work together to answer challenging trivia questions.
The details
Each team prepared for months, reading and re-reading the 5 books to become true experts on the stories. The competition took place in three rounds, with 25 questions increasing in difficulty. Students had 30-40 seconds per question to collaborate with their teams before arriving at consensus. Questions dove into plot details, characters, key moments, and more. In addition to the questions, teams created their own creative team name and posters.
- The inaugural event took place on March 2, 2026.
- The High School Battle of the Books will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Richardson High School.
The players
Richardson ISD
The school district that hosted the inaugural Battle of the Books competition.
Library and Instructional Technology department
The department that spearheaded the event to ignite a love of reading for secondary students.
Bureau of Supernatural Turtles
The first-place team from Westwood Junior High: The Math, Science, Leadership Magnet.
The Game Makers
The second-place team from Richardson West Arts & Technology Magnet.
The Westing Team
The third-place team from Richardson West Arts & Technology Magnet.
What’s next
The High School Battle of the Books will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Richardson High School.
The takeaway
The inaugural Richardson ISD Battle of the Books showcased the power of reading competitions to engage students, promote teamwork, and cultivate a love of literature. As the district expands the event to the high school level, it continues to inspire a new generation of avid readers.
