Online Reading Challenges
The online Reading Challenges are open to North Dakota residents of all ages. With Beanstack, you can track your reading and receive virtual badges.
Here are the current reading challenges available:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - Fairy Tale Theme (Ongoing)
Ages 0-5
Enjoy reading 1,000 books with your little ones! Log reading and earn badges all along the way. Encourage a lifetime love of reading for your child.
100 Books Before Graduation (Ongoing)
Ages: 6th Grade – 12th Grade
The more you read, the more you know! Join this challenge and read 100 books before graduating! Log your reading in Beanstack, and earn a new set of badges!
500 Books Before Middle School (Ongoing)
Ages: Kindergarten – 6th Grade
Can you read 500 books before middle school? You bet you can! Join this challenge and work towards new badges along the way!
40 Books (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026)
Ages: All
Explore different genres in this 40 Books (Genre) Reading Challenge. Log your reading in Beanstack and complete activities to earn new badges.
Winter Reading 2026 (January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026)
Ages: All
This January, we are partnering with Steps to Literacy to welcome all libraries across North America to join our winter reading challenge, which features our very own Benny the Bean! Participants will earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging their reading and completing activities. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure!