February Reading Challenge for Kids

Watch your child have fun while exploring new books and sharpening literacy skills.

Feb 05, 2024

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February Reading Challenge for Kids

Feb 05, 2024

With the January Reading Challenge wrapped up, it’s time for a new list of reading fun! It’s February, and with it, a roster of holidays and observances. February is the perfect time to delve into the richness of Black History Month, Presidents’ Day, Valentine’s Day, and more through amazing books. 

Similarly to January, our February Reading Challenge has 10 mini reading goals for your child to have fun with throughout the month. These goals not only expose your child to a wide variety of books and subjects, but also sharpens their reading skills, like building comprehension, vocabulary, and more. 

Encourage your child to read together with you, with friends and family, or independently. And remember, there’s no right or wrong way to participate in this challenge — kids can read in any order they like, and at any pace that suits them best. Letting your child choose each book increases the odds of them having fun reading (and finishing the books they selected).  

Check out the 10 reading mini goals for February below! 

1. Celebrate Black History Month

Mark Black History Month with books that amplify Black voices, including powerful biographies, historical spotlights, and award-winning books by African American authors. 

2. Share the love with adorable Valentine’s Day books!

From board books to picture books and even graphic novels, these titles are perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond for every reader!

3. February 14th is also Clifford The Big Red Dog’s 61st birthday. 

Celebrate this momentous occasion with sweet Clifford books, perfect for young readers.

4. Presidents’ Day is a day to celebrate citizenship and history.

Learn more about civic duties and how our government works with these fascinating titles.

5. February 17th marks Random Acts of Kindness Day.

What better way to celebrate than to read about good deeds and spreading kindness?

6. Read brand-new books.

February's new releases are a great way to update your child’s library and give them even more titles they’ll love to lose themselves in.

7. Chapter books are great for cold weather reading.

Invest in an enthralling series for your child to curl up with.

8. February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

That makes it the perfect time to read up about the contributions of women to the fields of STEM.

9. Winter is still here! These books about snow and snow-related stories are sure to inspire reading time with a blanket in a cozy nook.

10. February 27 is National Pokémon Day!

Celebrate this fun occasion with Pokémon chapter books, handbooks, and more!

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