Utah's Battle of the Books

Welcome to Utah's Battle of the Books

Uniting Readers Across Utah - One Book at a Time.

Something Great is Coming for 2026-2027

Utah's Battle of the Books (UBOB) encourages K–12 students to read widely and think critically in a fun, statewide competition that celebrates a shared love of reading. This program helps students build enduring reading habits, providing intellectual, personal, and emotional growth while fostering teamwork and a strong sense of community.

2026 - 2027 Titles

Promotional flyer for Utah's Battle of the Books 2026-2027, Lower Elementary division. It features six book covers including "The Great Pet Heist," "The Haunted House Next Door," and "The Sasquatch Escape."

Promotional flyer for Utah’s Battle of the Books 2026-2027, Upper Elementary division. Features six book covers including "Candy Bomber," "Maya and the Robot," and "A Wish in the Dark." Book List for Long Description: Candy Bomber by Michael O. Tunnell Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian McKay Heidicker Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat

Promotional flyer for Utah’s Battle of the Books 2026-2027, Middle School division. Features eight book covers including "House Arrest," "The Last Dragon on Mars," and "War Games." Book List for Long Description: House Arrest by K.A. Holt How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel Miyares The Island of Forgotten Gods by Victor Piñeiro The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart War Games by Alan Gratz Not Quite a Ghost by Anne Ursu The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day

Graphic displaying the official High School book list for Utah's Battle of the Books 2026-2027 season. The image features a grid of eight book covers: Gather by Kenneth M. Cadow Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Into the Sunken City by Dinesh Thiru Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tann Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy In the bottom right corner is the Utah's Battle of the Books logo, featuring the text "UTAH'S BATTLE OF THE BOOKS" with an "A" replaced by a stack of books shaped like an arch.

Resources

UBOB Handbook and Program Roles and Responsibilities

Document preparation in progress

Team Registration

Registration for the 2026-2027 season is opening soon.

Register Your Team (Coming Soon)

UBOB Steering Committee
ubob@schools.utah.gov

Davina Sauthoff
Library Media Specialist
davina.sauthoff@schools.utah.gov