2026-2027 Reading Challenge Info
Each student has the reading challenge info in their library folders. You can also download HERE.
40 Book Challenge
Once you read 40 books, fill out THIS FORM and then tell your ELA teacher to email Mrs. Jones.
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We are encouraging students to participate in the 40 Book Challenge this year and read from a variety of genres. They can read ANY books they would like to read as long as they read the required number in each genre. Once you complete the challenge, tell your ELA OR Enrichment teacher, who will alert Mrs. Jones. You will be called to the library to take your picture for our Reading Hall of Fame and for social media, and will receive something special at the end of the year.
Students will also receive 40 points for their BUILT team. This year's deadline will be May 7, 2027. Please let Mrs. Jones know if you need help finding a book! |
Louisiana Young Readers Choice (LYRC)
Once you read FIVE books, fill out THIS FORM and then tell your ELA teacher to email Mrs. Jones.
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Students can read from a list of books called the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice nominees. These are books recommended by the Louisiana State Library. Reading these books is OPTIONAL and parents can help their children pick out the titles that are the best fit for their own kids if their children want to participate in this optional challenge. You can also write these titles in your 40 Book Challenge log.
- Read THREE of the titles:
- Election Day: Students who read on at least THREE of the titles by early January. Students will be allowed to vote for their favorite book on a real voting machine in January.
- Read FIVE of the titles: Tell your ELA or Enrichment teacher. You will be called to the library to take your picture. You will receive something special at the end of the year and earn 15 points for you BUILT team. Deadline is May 7, 2026.
The MESH Society
Once you read one book from each category, fill out THIS FORM and
then tell your ELA teacher to email Mrs. Jones.
then tell your ELA teacher to email Mrs. Jones.
MESH is an optional reading challenge. Students who choose to participate should read ONE book from EACH category. We will be using the SAME list this year as we did in 2025-2026. Students who completed MESH last year need to read one NEW book in each category this year to qualify.
After students have read ONE book from EACH category, and completed the form, tell your ELA or Enrichment teacher. Mrs. Jones will call you to the library to take your picture to post in the Reading Hall of Fame online and on social media. You will receive something special at the end of the year and earn 10 points for your BUILT team. Deadline is May 7, 2026.
Parents are encouraged to read the professional reviews and help their children
choose the titles right for them for this optional reading challenge.
After students have read ONE book from EACH category, and completed the form, tell your ELA or Enrichment teacher. Mrs. Jones will call you to the library to take your picture to post in the Reading Hall of Fame online and on social media. You will receive something special at the end of the year and earn 10 points for your BUILT team. Deadline is May 7, 2026.
Parents are encouraged to read the professional reviews and help their children
choose the titles right for them for this optional reading challenge.
