[CASL-L] High School Reading Challenge

[Tenley Stoltz]

I saw what Casey had done last year and loved it, so I tweaked it a bit to
fit my readers.  We did a 10 for '25 Challenge.  Students and teachers had
to read 1 book of their choice from 10 different genres. When they finished
a book, they put a sticker on the tracker sheet and wrote a quick blurb
about the book on an index card that I displayed under the genre. This year
I'm going to have them fill out a Google Form with the blurb so I can turn
it into a shelf talker.

The challenge went from January- December. Everyone who had signed up and
had read at least 1 book was invited to a special lunch in December (I'm
not picky, I'm just happy if anyone participates.) We had mugs with "10 for
'25 Challenge" on them that they could personalize with stickers. If they
completed the challenge, they received a prize and recognition on the
announcements. This year I might make them a badge to add to their email
when they finish. Seniors who had graduated and retired teachers were able
to come back for the lunch since it was during their break.

10 for '26 Challenge Bookmark
<https://www.canva.com/design/DAGd-_l4O0Q/hTur9DTzYG-75Bs27EL9RA/view?utm_content=DAGd-_l4O0Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h265bb09650>
10 for 26 Challenge Tracker Sheet
<https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdykBBnOQ/1_j49CC5l-WPiSFyFatWng/view?utm_content=DAGdykBBnOQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h4afed1cd19>

Thanks for getting this started, Casey! 😁
Tenley

On Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM Michelle Farella <michelle.farella at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Has anyone done anything similar to this with elementary school kids?
> -Michelle
>
> On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM Jen <jlarkin24 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I love how you are getting the staff involved in the competition WITH the
>> students!  It's just great to get everyone involved in reading for pure
>> enjoyment.  Especially at the high school level!  Love it!
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 11:11 AM LaPlante, Casey <
>> LaPlanteC at granbyschools.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Jen runs a fabulous reading challenge for students--her Instagram shows
>>> how engaged the kids are!
>>>
>>> Highly recommend checking out her year-long program! (Mine is modeled
>>> off hers, but is more about a new year's resolution type of challenge!)
>>>
>>> Casey
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 11:04 AM Jen <jlarkin24 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> YAY!  I have been doing this for years at E.O. - also love to see all
>>>> the photos on the walls of the library!
>>>>
>>>> jen
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 10:47 AM LaPlante, Casey via CASL-L <
>>>> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> If anyone is interested in a reading challenge for their staff and
>>>>> students for 2026, here's a link to the template and flier we use at GMHS!
>>>>> It's fun to watch the charts fill up with titles as we get closer to June!
>>>>>
>>>>> 2026 Reading Tracker
>>>>> <https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5PP-lcGw/3dMpJ2k4wg-MNuE8r18utg/edit?utm_content=DAG5PP-lcGw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton>
>>>>> 2026 Reading Challenge Promo
>>>>> <https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6qXroD9Q/KTldaszLWALUKpbOqvrwDg/edit?utm_content=DAG6qXroD9Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton>
>>>>>
>>>>> Happy New Year!
>>>>> Casey
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Casey LaPlante
>>>>> Library Media Specialist
>>>>> Granby Memorial High School
>>>>> Granby, CT
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Tenley Stoltz
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