Teen summer reading challenge
Wait … have we been here before? Why yes, this year’s Teen SRC theme is déjà vu! This theme is all about moments of nostalgia and curiosity about the past.
New books and experiences can take you out of your own place and time to allow you to explore other realities. Find new favourites this summer — someday they might give you a feeling of déjà vu!
How to participate and win prizes!
Complete as many challenges — listed below — as you like, and win prizes as you go. Complete the challenges in any order and at any time during the summer.
You can also submit challenges by bringing your reading passport to the 2nd floor desk at the library.
For each completed challenge, you get to pick a sticker or snack prize and you will be entered in the weekly draw to win a $25 Indigo gift card. All entries will be included in the grand prize draw for a $75 Indigo gift card.
Complete 9 challenges and win a book!
When you have completed nine challenges, email teens@nvcl.ca to win a book prize! Claim your prize anytime from July 2 to Sept. 3.
We challenge you to keep up your reading streak! Earn an extra slip in the grand prize draw if you do at least one challenge a week from July 2 – Sept. 3.
Quick links
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Winners of the 7th and 8th weekly prize draw:
Asma, grade 7 and Sophie, grade 8.
Artwork by Tessa “Artistry” Mills @artwedging
Listen and read online
Teen verified book recommendations
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During summer reading challenge, you can also share your favourite books! Each book you recommend will receive a “teen verified sticker” and will be added to our “teen verified” booklist. Your review will be printed and added to the inside cover of the book, and you will be entered into the weekly prize draw for every review you submit.
Summer Reading Challenge booklists
The booklists below will help you meet some of this year's challenges. Enjoy!