Reading challenges are widely supported by the book industry (bookseller Indigo does one, as does U.S. retailer Barnes & Noble), along with libraries and authors eager to connect with new audiences.

Challenges target books dealing with sex, gender diversity Over the past few years, calls to remove books from school reading lists and library shelves have been on the rise in the U.S., most ...

Duval County Public Schools is pulling some books from library shelves without formal challenges from parents. Literary ...

Outright book bans aren’t common in Canada, unlike the United States, where more than 4,000 titles are banned in places like schools and public libraries, according to PEN America.

Youth Summer Series Book lovers, storytellers and adventure seekers – this chapter is just for you. Spend your summer participating in the Youth Summer Series with exciting challenges, creative ...

Culture Rights + Justice Media New Books Challenge Kids to Think about Homelessness and Migration Lois Peterson and Jen Sookfong Lee on the intersectionality of their middle-grade books. See them ...

But all books count, not just those from the library. Every 100 books read earns a sticker from the library, and completing the challenge includes a prize, a free book.