Idaho Teen Reading Challenge – 8 Books. 7 Months. 1 State.

The Idaho Teen Reading Challenge is a chance for school and public libraries to challenge teens to read books outside of their comfort zone. Here’s how it works:

During the months of October – April, teens are challenged to read 8 books from the following 10 categories:

• • Features Food
  • Something That Scares You
  • Mythology
  • Something You Love
  • Nonhuman Main Character
  • Recommended by a Librarian
  • Graphic Novel
  • Historical Setting
  • Found on the Bottom Shelf
  • Free Choice

Download a reading log or pick one up at any VTL Branch. Once your reading log is complete return it to any VTL Branch. ALL books read will be counted – a teen doesn’t have to finish the entire challenge to participate, and all reading will be recognized.

Teen Reading Celebration

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 4:30-6PM, VICTOR BRANCH, 56 N Main St

You did it! If you participated in the Teen Reading Challenge, bring yourself and a friend to celebrate your achievement. Let’s talk about books, and enjoy a fun, laid-back gathering with fellow readers. Prizes and snacks provided. Don’t miss out!

CELEBRACIÓN DE LA LECTURA PARA ADOLESCENTES

JUEVES, 30 DE ABRIL, 4:30-6PM, SUCURSAL VICTOR, 56 N Main St

¡Lo lograste! Si participaste en el Reto de Lectura para Adolescentes, ven con un amigo para celebrar tu logro. Hablemos de libros y disfrutemos de una reunión divertida y relajada con otros lectores. Se proporcionarán premios y refrigerios.

¡No te lo pierdas!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The 1000 Books Foundation encourages early literacy acquisition by challenging parents of kids age 0-5 to read 1000 books with their child before their child starts formal schooling. Numerous studies estimate that as many as one in five children have difficulties learning to read.  Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success.  The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is simple. Read books with your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.

Visit any VTL Branch to sign up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten or download instructions and reading logs for yourself here.