2025 Reading Challenge participants read

406,536 minutes

Grades TK–12

2026 date coming soon!

Science. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Mathematics.

Mission accomplished!

Huge thanks to the stellar students, teachers, parents, and sponsors who propelled the 2025 Reading Challenge to success!

Time to celebrate!

The Splashdown Celebration, an exclusive event for those who completed the challenge, is Saturday, November 8. Check your email for your invitation to fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories!

Unable to attend the Splashdown Celebration? Reward Packages not picked up will be sent to the student's school listed on Beanstack.

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How the Reading Challenge Works

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Create an account on Beanstack to track your progress.

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Win!

Complete your challenge goals to earn virtual tickets and submit them to win bonuses.

Reading Challenge Categories

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PICTURE BOOKS

Illustrated books, perfect for reading aloud (ages 4–6)

EARLY READER BOOKS

Shorter stories, perfect for emerging readers (ages 7–9)

MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS

Longer chapter books, perfect for confident readers (ages 10–13)

YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

Greater in-depth content, perfect for teens and advanced middle grade readers (ages 14–18)

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