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A Reading Challenge for the School Year

The library challenges students from kindergarten to middle school to read titles from the Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill award lists. If you complete the challenge for your age group, you will receive a prize (starting November 4). You can also vote at the library for your favorite book from the lists from February 1–March 13. Voting for the Caudill Award runs from February 1–26 only.

Young girl reading a book

The Monarch Award Reading Challenge

Children in grades K–2 are challenged to read all 20 titles from the 2025 list of Monarch Nominees. Keep track of your reading by picking up a bookmark tracker from the library or printing one at home. Read or listen to each book on the list and have an adult initial the box next to the cover. When you have finished reading all 20 books, stop by the Youth Services Desk with your completed bookmark and receive a prize (starting November 4).

Monarch Award Bookmark

Monarch Award

Young boy reading a book

The Bluestem Award Reading Challenge

Students in grades 3–5 are challenged to read at least 10 of the 20 titles from the 2025 list of Bluestem nominees. Keep track of your reading by picking up a bookmark tracker from the library or printing one at home. Read or listen to each book on the list and have an adult initial the box next to the cover. When you have finished reading at least 10 of the 20 books, stop by the Youth Services Desk with your completed bookmark and receive a prize (starting November 4).

Bluestem Award Bookmark

Bluestem Award

Teen girl reading book

The Caudill Award Reading Challenge

Middle school students in grades 6–8 are challenged to read at least 10 of the 20 titles from the 2025 list of Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award nominees. Keep track of your reading by picking up a bookmark tracker from the library or printing one at home. Read or listen to each book on the list and initial the box next to the cover. When you have finished reading at least 10 of the 20 books, stop by the Youth Services Desk with your completed bookmark and receive a prize (starting November 4).

Caudill Award Bookmark

Caudill Award