Congratulations on accepting the 2019 Winter Reading Challenge! The goal of this challenge is to earn badges in each reading category. Once you have completed each category and collected the first five badges, you'll automatically earn the sixth and final badge: The Winter Reading Champion badge! You can pick up your collection card bookmark and brochure at the library; anytime you earn a badge, simply place it overtop the matching image on the bookmark. 

Maybe you're asking, "OK, but how do we earn badges?" Great question! To receive a badge in each category, you must do the following:

  1. Choose the category where you wish to start; read the instructions listed under the category's image found in your Winter Reading Challenge brochure. 
  2. Select a book that falls under your category's specific genre then complete the activity that is also noted in the category description.
  3. Present the book you read and the completed activity to a librarian to receive your badge, then begin working on the next badge!
  4. Once you've earned all six badges, present your collection card bookmark to a librarian by March 30 to be eligible to win PRIZES!

What categories will be included in the challenge?

  • Not In Kansas Anymore: Read a fantasy or science fiction book
  • The Love Interest: Read a book that includes a love interest as the main character
  • Dystopian: Read a dystopian novel
  • The Real Deal: Read a non-fiction book
  • Who's Who?: Read a mystery book 

For more information, or if you have any questions, contact Dalton at daltonbennett@tcplibrary.org or give him a call at (270) 465-2562.