Reading Challenges
Check out our list of Reading Challenges below! Whether you're an experienced reader or just beginning your journey, these challenges are designed to inspire, motivate, and reward your reading progress while helping you explore new books. Track your progress, set personal goals, and discover new books while earning exciting rewards along the way! But be careful...some challenges are tailored to specific age groups or time periods, so be sure to read the descriptions for more details.

For Birth – Preschool
Ongoing
Track your child's reading by logging each book into the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge!

For Grades K - 5
Ongoing
Track your reading from kindergarten - 5th grade by logging your books into the 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge!

For Grades 6 - 8
Ongoing
Track your reading from 6th - 8th grade by logging your books into the 100 Books Before High School Challenge!

For Grades 9 - 12
Ongoing
Track your reading from 9th - 12h grade by logging your books into the 50 Books Before High School Challenge!

For Adults
Ongoing
Track your reading by logging your books into the "500 Books from Now" Reading Challenge!
Other Challenges
2024 Best Books for Babies
For Babies - Preschool
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Read all of the 2024 Best Books for Babies to earn the completion badge.
Let Grow Independence Kit Challenge
For Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Ongoing
This challenge is inspired by the Let Grow Independence Kit for Grades K-8. Visit letgrow.org to learn more.
Let Grow Independence Inventory Challenge
For 8th - 12th Grade
Ongoing
This challenge is inspired by the Let Grow Independence Inventory for Grades 8-12. Visit letgrow.org to learn more.
Drawn in Color: A Varian Johnson Reading Challenge
For 5th Grade - Adult
Ongoing
Check out the graphic novels that Varian recommends, all featuring diverse main characters. Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge.
Celebrate the Arts Challenge
For Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Ongoing
Read books about different types of visual or performing arts and complete the accompanying activities to earn badges along the way!
Genre Challenge
For Kindergarten - Adult
Ongoing
Stretch your reading skills and explore new genres. Expanding what you read can strengthen your reading comprehension and spark your imagination!
Caldecott Medal Winners 2010-2019
For Babies and Toddlers – Adult
Ongoing
Read all of the Caldecott Medal winners from 2010-2019.
Newbery Medal Winners 2010-2019
For Kindergarten – Adult (most titles best for grades 2-6)
Ongoing
Read all of the Newbery Medal winners from 2010-2019.
Sibert Medal Winners 2010-2019
For Preschool - Adult
Ongoing
Read all of the Robert F. Sibert Information Book Medal winners from 2010-2019.
Coretta Scott King Award Winners 2010-2019
For Preschool – Adult
Ongoing
Read all of the Coretta Scott King Award winners from 2010-2019.
Pura Belpré Award Winners 2010-2019
For Preschool - Adult
Ongoing
Read all of the Pura Belpré Award winners from 2010-2019!