We are a values based organization whose purpose is to nourish the hearts and minds of children with excellent literature. We believe children are a gift from God and should be encouraged and given the opportunity to develop their potential through the discovery of reading.
Our aim is to support students in their love and discovery for reading by introducing them to quality literature, to offer books that build upon historical values and the dignity of life, and to develop friendships between students based upon socialization, competition, and mutual respect.
All individuals, groups, or organizations using any of our materials or services must adhere to our Mission Statement's purpose...creating literacy and the enjoyment of reading.
America's Battle of the Books has been in operation for over twenty years. We are patterned after "battle of the books", a reading competition program, which has been used in schools for more than seventy years.
Originally we were called Battle of the Books, starting in small rural school district in Belridge, California. When we grew outside of Kern County we became America's Battle of the Books. We are in most of the states in the Union and our program is presently being used in schools overseas.
Our hope is to sponsor a national battle of the books competition during the next decade.