MJS 20 Book Challenge
The Challenges
Complete as many of the following challenges as possible. Prizes will be given periodically based on the number of books you have read. The challenge will conclude at the end of the school year.
Challenge 2: Read a graphic novel
Challenge 3: Read a book published in the year you were born
Challenge 4: Read a book set in New Jersey
Challenge 5: Read a book you can finish in a day
Challenge 6: Read a book set in a place that you would like to visit
Challenge 7: Read a book published in 2017
Challenge 8: Read a book that is first in a series you haven’t read before
Challenge 9: Read a book of poems
Challenge 10: Read a book that you chose just based on the cover
Challenge 11: Read a book in a genre that you don’t usually read
Challenge 12: Read a book recommended by someone with great taste
Challenge 13: Read a book by an author who you already love
Challenge 14: Read a book that deals with identity
Challenge 15: Read a book you've been meaning to read but haven't had time
Challenge 16: Read a book with a character’s name in the title
Challenge 17: Read a book set in the future
Challenge 18: Read a book that is nominated for an award in 2017
Challenge 19: Read a book with a blue cover
Challenge 20: Sign up for a library card
The Rules
2) Each book you read can only be used for one challenge
3) All books should be books you have not read before
4) No required school reading can be used
When you have finished a book...
*6th Grade students completing a different challenge assigned by your Language Arts teacher should select "other."
What should I read?
Recent winners of the most important awards in young adult literature
Winners of this award are selected by teens in New Jersey
Find new books based on books you know and like
Also check out upcoming displays in the MJS library based on some of our reading challenges. Your teachers and librarians (at MJS and the Madison Public Library) are great resources for book recommendations!