Earth’s Best Reading Challenge â–µ Endorsed by the Orange County Department of Education

Grades TK-12

 Reading Challenge

NOVEMBER 8–30, 2024

Science. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Mathematics.

Registration for the Reading Challenge on Beanstack is now open!

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Announcing the FIRST annual Reading Challenge Splash-Down Celebration!


A special invitation-only event on January 17, 2025, at the Orange Coast College Planetarium to honor this year’s Bonus and Classroom Prize Winners.


Invitations will be sent on January 3, 2025, to the email used at sign-up. You must register to attend.

Teachers

Enter your class to win one of this year's Classroom Prizes!

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How the Reading Challenge Works

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Sign Up

Create an account on Beanstack (starting November 1, 2024) to track your progress.

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Read

Read S.T.E.A.M. related books. Check out our recommended reading lists!

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Win!

Complete your challenge goals to earn virtual tickets and submit them to win prizes.

Reading Challenge Categories

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Select a Reading Category

Everything you want to know, such as reading goals, prizes, and recommended S.T.E.A.M. reading lists.

PICTURE BOOKS

Illustrated books, perfect for reading aloud

EARLY READER BOOKS

Shorter stories, perfect for emerging readers

MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS

Longer chapter books, perfect for confident readers

YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

Greater in-depth content, perfect for teens and advanced middle grade readers

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