Welcome to Battle of the Books 2025–26!

We’re excited to kick off another year of Markham Public Library’s Annual Battle of the Books competition — a fun and engaging reading challenge that brings together students from across the community!

This friendly trivia competition celebrates the joy of reading as more than 10 schools face off to answer questions about 30 popular books. Each school team is made up of six enthusiastic readers in Grades 4–6, who work together to test their knowledge and teamwork skills.

Prizes are awarded to winners and participants, making every round a rewarding experience!

To register, submit your school’s registration form. Once confirmed by the Library, a $25 registration fee will be required to finalize your entry. This fee helps cover event and contest expenses and will be waived for the hosting school.

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A follow up email for official registration form and details will be sent.

 

Here is where you can find the list of books.

Battle of the Books 2025-2026 Reading List

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Are you a teacher librarian that is interested to enroll your school into this year’s Battle of the Book 2025-26? Or would like more information before signing up? Please fill in the form below and our staff will reach out to you with more information.






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