Idaho Teen Reading Challenge

The Idaho Teen Reading Challenge is a chance for school and public libraries to challenge teens to read books outside of their comfort zone. It is put on by the Idaho Commission for Libraries with more than 690 Idaho teens from 62 different Idaho libraries participating last year.

October through April, teens are challenged to read 1 book from 8 of the following 10 categories – eight books total:

2025-2026 Categories are:

• • Read a book that Features Food.
  • Read about Something That Scares You.
  • Read a book featuring Mythology.
  • Read a book about Something You Love.
  • Read a book with a Nonhuman Main Character.
  • Read a book Recommended by a Librarian.
  • Read a Graphic Novel.
  • Read a book with a Historical Setting.
  • Read a book you find on the Bottom Shelf.
  • Free Choice: read whatever you want!

Click HERE to register! 

After you register, stop by the front desk at the Mountain Home Public Library to pick up your tracking sheet & bookmark.

This activity is FREE and designed for all teens, ages 12-19. 

After completing each category, check in at the library to report your progress and receive a new pencil charm. When they have completed the entire challenge, turn your tracking sheet back to the front desk at the Mountain Home Public Library to receive an official 2025-2026 Idaho Teen Reading Challenge sticker and be entered into a chance to win a teen gift basket.

Click HERE [PDF, 3.00 MB] to download extra tracking sheets. 

All tracking sheets must be turned in by 6:00 pm on Friday, May 1st to be eligible to win the raffle basket.