40 Book Challenge

40 Book Challenge

This year the library will be starting a new school-wide reading challenge.  Each student from first to sixth grade will be challenged to read 40 books during the school year.  The purpose of this challenge is to help students read a variety of genres and develop a lifelong love of reading.  Our challenge will begin in September and will run through the month of April (35 weeks). This will require students to read at least one book a week, and sometimes two, in order to complete the challenge.  Students can accomplish this challenge by reading at school during their independent reading time, reading during their library time, and reading daily at home (minimum of 20 minutes). As some books are longer than others, depending on the number of pages, they can be counted as two books. (Teachers will determine whether or not a single book can be counted as multiple books.)

Below is a breakdown of the book requirements for each grade level:

1st-2nd Grade

15- Picture Books
10- Chapter Books
5- Informational
2- Poetry
3- Traditional (Folktale/Fable)
5- Free Choice

3rd-4th Grade

2- Poetry
3- Traditional (Folktale/Fable)
5- Realistic Fiction
2- Historical Fiction
4- Fantasy
2- Science Fiction
2- Mystery
4- Informational
2- Biography
5- Picture Books
9- Free Choice

5th-6th Grade

5- Traditional (Folktale/Fable)
5- Realistic Fiction
2- Historical Fiction
4- Fantasy
2- Science Fiction
2- Mystery
4- Informational
2- Biography
3- Poetry or Anthologies
11- Free Choice