The Winter Reading Challenge is officially underway, and we can't wait to get cozy with some fantastic books this snowy season! The Winter Reading Challenge encourages readers of all ages to read outside of their comfort zones, while also entering to win fun prizes! Each age group has a different challenge sheet that is catered to their reading level.
Looking for book suggestions to get you started? See each age group for this year's Reading Challenge below, along with book suggestions carefully curated by your Cromaine Librarians!
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FOURTH GRADE
We challenge you to complete 25 reading activities before February 28!
- Here are our favorite books for Kindergarten.
- Here are our favorite books for First Grade.
- Here are our favorite books for Second Grade.
- Here are our favorite books for Third Grade.
- Here are our favorite books for Fourth Grade.
GRADES FIVE-SIX
- Here are our favorite books for Fifth Grade.
- Here are our favorite books for Sixth Grade.
GENRE BOOK LISTS
This year's Winter Reading Challenge asks our K-6 participants to explore various themes and genres in order to complete their Challenge Sheet. Below are genre book lists to help you find the perfect book to complete your Challenge Sheet!
- Here are our favorite Books Set in Winter.
- Here are our favorite Books Set Outside the United States.
- Here are our favorite books that have been Adapted to TV or Film.
- Here are our favorite books that feature Diverse Abilities.
- Here are our favorite Fairytale and Classic Retellings.
GRADES SEVEN-TWELVE
Our Teen participants of the Winter Reading Challenge are asked to read five books, with a variety of genre options to choose from. Here are some book lists to help you explore a variety of reading genres!
- Here are Books Set in Winter.
- Here are Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Winning Books.
- Here are books centered on BIPOC Characters and Stories (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).
- Here are books Centered Outside the United States.
- Here are books that have been Adapted to TV or Film.
- Here are books that feature Diverse Abilities.
- Here are Fairytale and Classic Retellings.
Whether you plan to do the majority of your winter reading near the fireplace, at a local coffee shop, or on a sunny beach vacation, we wish you endless entertainment and learning as you pursue your reading goals. Visit Beanstack to sign up for the Winter Reading Challenge, if you haven't already, and log all of your reading by February 28 so you can enter to win a prize!
Happy reading, Hartland!