The Great Reading Games

Inspire your students to read like never before. Schools earn points for every page read, and top-performing schools and students win prizes.

Read. Compete. Win prizes!

Boost Up Points: December 1 – 31, 2025
Games run: January 5 – February 27, 2026

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Warm up with a winter reading challenge

The Great Reading Games is a well-established reading competition designed to inspire your students to read and improve their literacy skills. Your school earns points for every page read, with top-performing schools and students winning exciting prizes.

You can boost scores before the competition begins by encouraging reading through the Learning Ally Audiobook app. With curated book lists and support for you, it’s an engaging way to get your students excited about reading.

Boost Up Points: December 1 – 31, 2025
Games run: January 5 – February 27, 2026

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Friday, March 6, 2026 · 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Join us for the Great Reading Games Celebration

Celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 Great Reading Games. Together, we united our reading superpowers and zoomed through the pages — now it’s time to celebrate. During the event we will:

Recognize and celebrate the students, educators, schools, and families who made this year’s Games a success
Welcome special guest Megan Nicolas, author of Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers, who will help readers recognize their own superpowers, share her family’s journey, and show how an author brings a story to life
Send everyone home with fun resources to keep reading superpowers strong into spring

This event is open to all readers, their educators, and families across all grade levels. We hope to see you there!

Register for the celebration →

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Check the Leaderboard

See daily updates showcasing the top 10 schools in each bracket, ranked by points earned during the Great Reading Games. Select a bracket from the dropdown menu below.

Log in to the Educator Portal to see your school and student standings. Every page read and every point earned brings your students closer to victory.

How Do We Compete?

Great Reading Games competition: January 5 – February 27, 2026.

Earn points for reading

Students:

100 points for every day a student reads at least 10 minutes
10 points for every page read

Educators:

1 point for every eligible Learning Ally Audiobooks student you have reading

What schools and students win

$500 digital gift card for the top school in each bracket
$100 digital gift card for 2nd and 3rd place schools in each bracket
$25 gift card for the top 75 students in each grade level — 25 Elementary, 25 Middle, and 25 High School

Unleash Your Superpowers: Choose Your Mission

Ready to be a hero? Whether you’re starting your origin story or you’re a legendary veteran, there’s a place for your squad. Find your level below to unlock your mission checklist.

Level 1: Starter Superhero Squad

Are you new to the Games? Welcome to the alliance. Your first mission is to build your team and start your training montage.

Assemble your team: add all eligible students to the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution so they are ready to read.
Stock your secret lair: fill up student bookshelves with cool books — curriculum titles or Learning Ally recommendations.
Begin training: log in and start reading. Aim for the “Daily 10” — encourage your team to read just 10 minutes a day.
Track your wins: use our punchcards to track progress and hand out certificates to celebrate every victory.

Level 2: Reading Games Rangers

Back for another adventure? It’s time to expand your influence beyond the classroom walls.

Complete Level 1 missions: make sure your team is assembled and reading.
Call for backup: send home parent packets so the reading fun continues after the bell rings.
Decorate your HQ: transform your hallways and walls with the official Bulletin Board Kit to get everyone hyped.
Join the super summit: mark your calendar for the Great Reading Games Celebration Event in early March 2026.
Sharpen your skills: join the Sound Strategies Community to swap tips with other heroes.

Level 3: Grand Guardians

For the veterans and top-tier protectors of reading. You know the ropes — now it’s time to inspire the galaxy.

Complete Level 2 missions: ensure your school is fully powered up.
Broadcast your victories: post your school’s success stories on social media using #GRG26.
Train new heroes: share your best motivational secrets with other teachers in the Sound Strategies Community.
Be the beacon: show the nation what a true culture of reading looks like.

Power-Up Week (Jan 26–30): supercharge your score

Need a boost? Activate your special abilities during Power-Up Week to earn massive bonus points.

Activate the signal (+2,000 pts): have a teacher join the Sound Strategies Community and post a message — don’t forget to include your school name.
Show your strength (+2,000 pts): post a photo or tip on social media showing your students’ reading power using #GRG26. Tag your school or campus so we can award the points.

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Downloads and Printables

Power up your classroom. Discover resources designed to motivate and engage your students as they unleash their inner superheroes. New tools, activities, and heroic extras are added regularly, so keep checking back.