Reading Challenge

The rules for the Reading Challenge are pretty simple! 

Rule 1: Read a Book!

Graphic novels, eBooks, Audiobooks, and physical books all qualify for the challenge. Picture books do NOT count, but children's chapter books are fine! 

Each book counts as 1 point, but there will be categories every month that will allow you to get bonus points on your reads! 

Rule 2: Submit your Book!

Once you finish a book, you need to fill out the submission form for your book to count towards our total. The only required fields are your name, your campus, the title & author of the book, and whether the book fits into the bonus categories. There is an optional portion of the form where you can review the book and share your thoughts! 

The only people who will see your name in connection with your book submissions are Hannah from VCSU and Amanda from UJ. We anonymize the submissions before sharing people's read books and reviews. There is absolutely no shame or judgement from us about what you like to read, so please submit your steamy romance novels, your incredibly niche nerdy picks, or any other "guilty pleasure" reads! 

Rule 3: Best Score Wins!

The campus with the most books read by the end of the contest will win bragging rights and the honor of displaying the spray paint can trophy!

There are two bonus categories per month. If your book falls into both bonus categories, that will give you 3 points on one book! 

May:

• Asian American or Pacific Islander authors or characters
• Mystery fiction

June:

• LGBTQ+ authors or characters
• Nonfiction/memoirs

July:

• Disabled authors or characters. Defined broadly as physical disabilities, mental disabilities, severe/chronic illness, and neurodivergences
• Romance fiction

August:

• BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color) authors or characters
• Books you read (or were supposed to read) in school