Book Brackets

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Book Brackets

The Book Brackets are back for 2024 with a new theme – Books By North Dakota Authors. With books like “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich, “Stringing Rosaries” by Denise Lajimodiere, and “Hondo” by Louis L’Amour, it is going to be tough to choose a winner! Revisit some old favorites or learn about new ND authors while picking a winner for each battle to decide your ultimate champion.

The rules are simple:
Voting will begin on March 19. Anyone from anywhere can vote once per battle. Voting will take place weekdays (March 19-28) on Facebook or through the links below. The titles that get the most votes will win their battles and move on to the next round.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact BreAnne at ndslpa@nd.gov.

Book Bracket      Author Book List      Title Book List

 

Online Reading Challenges

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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.

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Here are the current reading challenges available:


Mystery Date with a Book (February 14, 2024 – March 28, 2024)

Ages: Adults

The North Dakota State Library will be holding the annual Mystery Date with a Book Program. The books are all wrapped up, so you won't know what title you are checking out. The only information you will be given is the first line of the book, whether it is fiction or nonfiction, and the format (large print or regular print). Be adventurous and read a book that you may not have checked out otherwise. Who knows, maybe you'll find your new favorite book/author!

If you would like to participate, please fill out the form at https://forms.microsoft.com/g/CuQ33D3rvs, and we will send a selection to you.

Please remember to send back the Rate the Date card that is included with the book.


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!


Women's History Month (March 1-31, 2024)

Ages: All

Celebrate Women’s History Month! Log your reading and complete activities to earn badges throughout the challenge.


Read Across America 2024 (March 1-31, 2024)

Ages: All

Reading can take you anywhere! Join us and read across America this month. Log your reading to earn badges all month long!


Smokey Bear Reading Challenge (January 1 – November 28, 2024)

Ages: All

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment! Read 3 books on wildfire prevention or the environment and earn 4 activity badges to complete the challenge and earn your prize! Start by taking Smokey’s Pledge. Badges are earned by completing at least one activity in each section. You can select books from Smokey's Reading List at smokeybear.com, or choose your own.


ND Teens Read Challenge 2023-2024 (August 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024)

Ages: 10-19

Do you have what it takes to be a North Dakota Teen Reader? Join this challenge and diversify your reading materials! From award nominees to BookTok picks, this challenge will have you reading all sorts of different titles.