Read, Track, and Earn Prizes!
100 Books Before Graduation (100BBG) is a program dedicated to teens grades 6-12, who can participate in a challenge to read 100 books before their high school graduation. It is a self-paced digital challenge that incentivizes reading by offering prizes at 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 books. It is super simple, fun, and rewarding! Are you up for the challenge?
What counts as reading?
You will have total freedom in choosing what books you want to read. In fact, reading a wide variety of formats and genres is encouraged as it will help broaden your interests and guide you to what feels most enjoyable. Everybody has their personal favorites, and you will, too. If you find yourself enjoying manga, nonfiction, fiction, foreign language, ebooks, audiobooks, or another genre, then you’re in luck, because those ALL count! Plus, required school reading? Yep, that counts, too!
As long as the book is within appropriate age and reading level, then it can be tracked as progress.
How it works:
1: Get started
If you don’t already have Beanstack, you’ll want to download the app and either create an account or log in to get started. Search for Shorewood-Troy Public Library. Alternatively, we offer a paper log that you can print at home or pick up at the Library at the “Ask Here” desk.
2: Start tracking
Each time you finish a book, log it in Beanstack or track it on your paper log.
3: Earn prizes
Prizes will be awarded at 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 books. Optionally, you can leave reviews and earn prizes for those, too – at 1, 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 reviews. When you reach those milestones, come to the Library! You’ll get to choose a prize from our mystery bin.
How will I benefit?
Other than earning bragging rights, rewards, and a grand prize, you’ll gain the joy and habit of reading! Studies show that reading contributes to academic success, encourages critical thinking, reduces stress levels, and promotes self-discovery – all which will help you when it comes to graduating high school and heading off to college!
Ready? Unlock your first badge!