Parent Participation

Step-by-step: join the Reading Challenge with your K–8 child

Ready to get started? Here’s how it works:

1

Download the Reading Challenge log

  • Reading Log for Elementary Students

    Download

  • Reading Log for Middle Students

    Download

  • Desafío de lectura y registro de lectura para educacíon primaria

    Download

  • Desafío de lectura y registro de lectura para educacíon media

    Download
2

Read five books
At least four must be from the official Reading Makes Cents reading list. Reading can be solo, read with an adult, watched as a video recording or listened to while an adult reads aloud.

3

Submit your completed log by May 22, 2026
Submit online here or by mail. Entries must be received—or postmarked—by May 22, 2026.

* = required

Terms & Conditions

4

Win one of 14 $529 Invest529 accounts
Winners are selected at random across each of the seven VaASL regions. The prize is a tax-advantaged education savings account meant to grow over time. Terms and conditions apply and participants should review all program materials available at Invest529.

5

Encourage your school
If your child’s school isn’t participating yet, please reach out to their librarian or principal. Participation means free books and educational enrichment, and top-performing schools earn additional book awards.

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