Attention all tween and kid readers: Join We Read Tween Books for the 2026 Reading Challenge for Kids where we will be reading 12 books this year.
The entire goal of this reading challenge for kids is to have fun, set a goal and read some really great chapter books or graphic novels.
What’s the 2026 Reading Challenge for Kids?
Simply read 12 books in 2026 either using our reading prompts or your own and challenge completed!
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WHAT Books Should You Read?
You can select any book of your choosing for the challenge, however, we’re giving you 12 prompts to choose from as well.
If you need help selecting a book, check any of our book series lists or graphic novel lists for inspiration.
The 2026 Reading Challenge for Kids Prompts:
- Book by an Author You’ve Never Read Before
- Holiday-Themed Book
- Book Published in 2026
- Read a Graphic Novel with a Cover You Love
- Read a Chapter Book in a Series
- Book Made into a Movie or TV Series
- Cookbook (Bonus if you try a recipe!)
- Fantasy Book
- Biography
- Listen to an Audiobook
- Read a Book of Your Choice
- Recommendation from a Friend
WHEN Does the Reading Challenge Happen?
Our Reading Challenge for Kids lasts all year long, so you can join in and begin at any time.
You can choose to select to read one book a month or read all 12 during the summer, or read them whenever you have time in your schedule to read a book.
WHY Join the Reading Challenge for Kids?
It’s Fun!
First and foremost you (or your reader) should join because it’s fun!
We here at We Read Tween Books already knew reading is fun, but by adding a challenge element only increases the fun factor!
Diversity Your Reading
A reading challenge gives you a fun opportunity to diversify your reading. We hope our 12 reading prompts help to stretch you past your comfort zone or get you to pick up a book you might not otherwise read. Plus, we hope you find a new favorite author or two in the process.
HOW to Join the Reading Challenge
Joining the reading challenge is easy. There’s no formal sign-up necessary – just read!
But, if you’d like to follow our 2026 Reading Challenge for Kids prompts then sign up below to grab your free copy of our reading challenge printable.
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Have fun and happy reading!
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