A Reading Challenge for the School Year
The library is challenging all students from Kindergarten to High School to read titles from the Illinois State Award lists: Monarch, Bluestem, Caudill, Lincoln, and Read for a Lifetime. If you complete the challenge for your age group, you will receive a cool prize (starting December 4). You may also vote at the library for your favorite book from the lists between January 15 and March 15.
The Monarch Award Reading Challenge
Children in Grades K-2 are challenged to read all 20 titles from the 2024 list of Monarch Nominees. Keep track of your reading by picking up a bookmark tracker from the library or printing one out at home. Read or listen to each of the books 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 at the library with your completed bookmark and receive a prize (starting December 4).
Monarch Award BookmarkMonarch Award
The Bluestem Award Reading Challenge
Students in grades 3-5 are challenged to read at least 10 of the 20 titles from the 2024 list of Bluestem nominees. Keep track of your reading by picking up a bookmark tracker from the library or printing one out at home. Read or listen to each of the books 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 at the library with your completed bookmark and receive a prize (starting December 4).
Bluestem Award BookmarkBluestem Award
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 2024 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 out at home. Read or listen to each of the books 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 at the library with your completed bookmark and receive a prize (starting December 4).
Caudill Award BookmarkCaudill Award
The Lincoln Award Reading Challenge
High school students in grades 9-12 are challenged to read at least 10 of the 20 titles from the 2024 list of Lincoln Award nominees. Keep track of your reading by picking up a bookmark tracker from the library or printing one out at home. Read or listen to each of the books on the list and check off the box under the cover. When you have finished reading at least 10 of the 20 books, stop by the Youth Services Desk at the library with your completed bookmark and receive a prize (starting December 4).
Lincoln Award BookmarkLincoln Award
Read for a Lifetime Reading Challenge
High school students in grades 9-12 are challenged to read at least 10 of the 25 titles from the Read for a Lifetime List for 2023-2024. Keep track of your reading by picking up a bookmark tracker from the library or printing one out at home. Read or listen to each of the books on the list and check off the box under the cover. When you have finished reading at least 10 of the 25 books, stop by the Youth Services Desk at the library with your completed bookmark and receive a prize (starting December 4).
Read for a Lifetime Bookmark