This is the official book list for the 2025-2026 school year — the first eight announced at the tournament. The remaining eight books will be announced in the Fall. The 3rd-4th Grade Division will read a total of 12 books (green icons), and the 5th-6th Grade Division will read 16 books (green and blue icons).

3rd-4th & 5th-6th Grade Divisions

  • Beneath the Swirling Sky

    (The Restorationists) Carolyn Leiloglou

  • Book of Luke

    NIV Bible

  • Pax

    Sara Pennypacker

  • Poppy

    Avi

  • The Chocolate Touch

    Patrick Skene Catling

  • The Enormous Egg

    Oliver Butterworth

  • The Red Pencil

    Andrea Davis Pinkney

5th-6th Grade Division

  • Jim Elliot: One Great Purpose

    (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) Janet & Geoff Benge