Ben Franklin PTAReading Challenge Monthly Program
The Franklin Reading Challenge is a FREE monthly reading program sponsored by the Ben Franklin PTA that encourages elementary students to explore books across a variety of genres from October through April. During the 2026–2027 school year, students will have the opportunity to participate in seven monthly reading challenges. This program is open to ALL Ben Franklin Elementary students. No registration is necessary!
Important: Participants may choose to submit their work online (Book Investigator version only — see below) or turn it in at the library. Late submissions will not be accepted, so be sure to submit your child's completed challenge by the deadline.
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Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to students who complete at least 4 reading challenges BEFORE each deadline! Thanks to our PTA, we're able to offer two levels of rewards for student participation:
- Complete ANY 4 challenges (RC 1–RC 7) — earn a small prize
- Complete ALL 7 challenges — earn a certificate and either a special prize or a reading celebration party (TBD based on participation and budget)
Parents are also encouraged to reward their kids at home, as our prize budget may be limited with high participation.
Reading Challenge Schedule (all due dates 11:59 PM)
| Challenge | Reading Topic | Available | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC 1 | Realistic Fiction | 10/1/2026 | Fri, 11/6/2026 |
| RC 2 | Mystery or Scary Fiction | 11/1/2026 | Fri, 12/4/2026 |
| RC 3 | Biography & Autobiography | 12/1/2026 | Fri, 1/8/2027 |
| RC 4 | Non-Fiction | 1/1/2027 | Fri, 2/5/2027 |
| RC 5 | Fantasy Fiction | 2/1/2027 | Fri, 3/5/2027 |
| RC 6 | Science Fiction | 3/1/2027 | Fri, 4/2/2027 |
| RC 7 | Historical Fiction | 4/1/2027 | Fri, 5/7/2027 |
Online Submission
Students completing the Book Investigator version may submit their Reading Challenge online using the links below:
- Reading Challenge 1 (due Fri, 11/6/2026) — Submit Reading Challenge 1 Online
- Reading Challenge 2 (due Fri, 12/4/2026) — Submit Reading Challenge 2 Online
- Reading Challenge 3 (due Fri, 1/8/2027) — Submit Reading Challenge 3 Online
- Reading Challenge 4 (due Fri, 2/5/2027) — Submit Reading Challenge 4 Online
- Reading Challenge 5 (due Fri, 3/5/2027) — Submit Reading Challenge 5 Online
- Reading Challenge 6 (due Fri, 4/2/2027) — Submit Reading Challenge 6 Online
- Reading Challenge 7 (due Fri, 5/7/2027) — Submit Reading Challenge 7 Online
Please note: Online submission is available only for the Book Investigator version. The Book Spotlight version must be completed and submitted as a paper copy to the school library.
Questions?
Chairpersons: Sabrina & Jayshree — readingchallenge@mybenfranklinpta.org
