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Ready-Made Challenges, Year-Round Impact

Our Summer and Winter Reading Challenges are designed to keep momentum strong when reading participation is most at risk. With turnkey templates, built-in incentives, and nationwide excitement, your organization can spark joy, prevent learning loss, and connect readers through shared goals without the heavy lifting.

Launch in minutes, not months. Our customizable templates include engaging artwork and ready-made themes so you can spend less time planning and more time celebrating readers.

Whether it’s families at home, students in classrooms, or neighbors in the library, our sponsored challenges transform reading into a collective experience. Friendly competition, shared milestones, and community pride keep everyone turning pages together.

Summer slide? Post-holiday slump? Not on our watch. Beanstack challenges keep reading front and center when habits are most likely to drop off—with seasonal themes, simple logging, and motivation that sticks.

Sponsored challenges don’t just benefit readers—they help you, too. Schools and libraries can win cash prizes and other rewards to boost budgets, expand programs, and fuel even more reading initiatives.

“The 'Be a Reading Machine' Winter Reading Challenge was a great way for us to engage our community during winter by encouraging them to read for a chance to win prizes.”
Jordanan Curtis Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
“We love participating in this reading challenge and look forward to it every year. My students like to see our school on the leader board, and they compete with other classes to be in the top 3 on our campus.”
Rubi Contreras Laura W. Bush Elementary
“This winter, we exceeded all our goals for the largest and best Winter Reading Challenge we have ever had! We are proud of our community of readers!”
Kristine Holyfield Auglaize County Public District Library System

Current Challenge

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Join us for the “Read with Benny” winter reading challenge sponsored by Beanstack and Steps to Literacy! Our ninth annual winter reading challenge reminds us that reading is rewarding for all ages and even more enjoyable when shared with a friend, family member, or fellow book lover. Top-performing libraries and schools are eligible to win Steps to Literacy gift cards!

Current Challenge Prizes

  • Grand Prize

    $1,000 Steps to Literacy Gift Card

    1 school and 1 library

  • Runner Up

    $250 Steps to Literacy Gift Card

    1 school and 1 library

  • Honorable Mention

    $50 gift card redeemable at Amazon, Barnes 7 Noble, Pap John's, Dunkin, Target or Walmart

    24 total schools and libraries

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Summer and Winter Reading Program Tips

Keep the inspiration going! Explore these resources to get the most out of your Summer and Winter Reading Challenges.

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