Hey, children’s book lovers!  It’s May, and you know what that means – it’s time for another exciting reading adventure with Stories of a Colorful World! This month, we’re diving into three incredible themes that will spark your imagination and touch your h e art. ? Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Let’s celebrate the vibrant cultures and rich traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through captivating stories that showcase their diverse experiences and remarkable contributions to our world. ? Mental Health Awareness: Join us in exploring books that promote unde ..read more

Hey, children’s book lovers!  It’s time to dust off those bookshelves and get ready for the April Reading Challenge for Kids.   As the weather warms and the flowers start to bloom, we want to celebrate all the joys that come with the arrival of spring.  April is a month brimming with significance, and our reading challenge reflects this diversity through three inspiring themes: Arab American Heritage Month, Earth Day, and Autism Awareness Month. Each theme offers a unique opportunity to explore, learn, and grow as readers and global citizens. Whether you’re delving into tal ..read more

March is here, and you know what that means – it’s time for our March reading challenge!  This month’s challenge includes another 10 mini-goals of reading for kids of all ages, and we’ve got some fabulous themes to get your readers inspired, especially since March is Women’s History Month! These goals can range from reading a book about a famous female trailblazer to exploring healthier ways to eat or jumping into Spring. We believe that reading should be a fun and enjoyable experience, so we’ve designed this challenge to be flexible and adaptable, allowing you to customize it to your own ..read more

Love is in the air!  February may be the shortest month of the year with its mere 28 days, but it is packed with plenty of celebrations.  February is marked by Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year, and even National Acts of Kindness Day.  This month’s reading challenge offers just as many exciting challenges to engage readers in all of the above topics and many fun surprises. This challenge features 10 mini-reading goals for your child to complete across the month of February.  We’ve included a few recommendations for each goal. The goal is for your child to ..read more

Happy New Year!  The beginning of a new year brings new commitments and a chance to start, restart or adjust habits that we want to thrive.  Maybe one of your goals for 2024 is getting your young ones to read just a little more.  Well this year’s SOCW January Reading Challenge for Kids is a kid-friendly, season-inspired reading challenge that makes reading an exciting game for your growing reader and an opportunity to find new books that they’ll love.   This year we wanted to kick it up a notch.  This challenge features 10 mini-reading goals for your child to comp ..read more

Hey, children’s book lovers! December has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the joys of winter and the December holidays with your young readers! Our December Reading Challenge is here, and we’ve prepared 10 fun and interactive mini-goals to make this holiday season extra special. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the goals we have in store for you: Winter Wonderland Reads:  Choose a book that paints a picture of a snowy wonderland. After reading, have your child create a snowflake-themed craft and share it with us using #SOCWReadingChallenge Christmas Cheer:  Pick a class ..read more

Hey, children’s book lovers!  It’s time to dust off those bookshelves and get ready for the April Reading Challenge for Kids.   As the weather warms and the flowers start to bloom, we want to celebrate all the joys that come with the arrival of spring.  So with this month’s challenge, we’re bringing books that make you think about nature, the environment, and the world around us.    We’ve got 10 mini-goals to keep you and your reader motivated and engaged throughout the month.  Each goal has a unique theme, and we’re confident you’ll find something you’ll lov ..read more

Hey, children’s book lovers! We’re excited to kick off September with a fantastic reading challenge for your young bookworms! As we embrace the beauty of autumn, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, head back to school, and honor Grandparents Day, we’ve crafted a special set of 10 mini goals to make reading even more enjoyable and educational. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the goals we have in store for you: Fall Into Reading: Encourage your child to read a book with an autumn-themed story or cover. Share a picture of them enjoying the book surrounded by fall leaves using #AutumnReads. (Bright ..read more

Hey, children’s book lovers! June offers so many more opportunities for kids to dive into a new reading adventure. Whether they are getting started with their summer vacation or finishing the last few weeks of school, this colorful reading challenge is perfect for them. It’s just the right time to find some new books to keep them reading all summer. We’ve got 10 mini goals lined up for your little bookworms that celebrate Pride, Father’s Day, and Juneteenth. And you know what? We’ve spiced things up with some activities to extend the reading and a few fun ways to read. Let’s dive right into it ..read more

Hey, children’s book lovers! With May comes the full beauty of Spring and the anticipation for all that summer may hold. We’re excited to introduce our May Reading Challenge for Kids – Blooming With Books! This month’s challenge includes 10 mini-goals that are sure to get your little ones excited about reading. From Mental Health Awareness Month to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, spring, and Mother’s Day, we’ve got a little something for everyone! We’ve got 10 mini-goals to keep you and your reader motivated and engaged throughout the month.  Each goal has a unique the ..read more