500 Books Before Middle School Reading Challenge

Independent readers in 1st-5th grade

Register at the Children's Info Desk

Take the 500 Books Reading Challenge! Five hundred books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this.

Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open one book, and get started. And remember, 500 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest.

You have through your 5th grade year to finish this challenge. Register your child at the Children's Info Desk to receive your free reading binder to track your progress & earn prizes along the way.