Get your students ready to read their way across the country! This March, our Read Across America Challenge, sponsored by Epic, invites schools nationwide to celebrate the joy of reading, diversity, and discovery.
Designed for students in grades PK–8, this nationwide challenge encourages readers to explore stories that open doors to new places, cultures, and perspectives. From the Great Plains to bustling coastal cities like New York and Los Angeles, students can travel the United States through books—no permission slips required.
Prizes
All participating K-8 schools are eligible to join the challenge for a chance to win prizes from Epic, awarded to the top-performing communities:
🏆 Grand Prize (1 school)
Virtual author visit from Matt Cody, author of Cat Ninja, plus five signed book copies to use as giveaways!
🌟 Honorable Mention (4 schools)
A bundle of ten new books for your library.
🎉 Runner Up (5 schools)
$100 to host a library celebration.
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