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September 2021: The Ultimate Back to School Reading Challenge
Challenge Runtime: Sept 1st - Sept 31st
Type: Individual



As we see many of our group members going back to school after a long duration of just staying at home, we thought of celebrating this event by combining it with our shared love of books and getting embraced with stories.
This challenge will have prompts divided into categories, and the prompts will go on from levels easy to hard. Here, the categories are your subjects and the levels are your grades. You can choose any prompt from any subject and complete it to gain the grade you choose.

But first, let’s collect the things you need to go back to school. Complete any 1 of the prompts from each object to collect it. Once you have collected all three objects, you can start pursuing the subjects and completing their prompts.

List of Objects: (under spoiler)
(view spoiler)[Bag
1. Read a book with bag on the cover
2. Read a book with a title having 3 words
3. Read a book that you have carried somewhere

Books
1. Read a book with a book on the cover
2. Read a book in which a character is studying something
3. Read a book in a format other than physical format

Stationery
1. Read a book with a stationery object on the cover
2. Read a book that follows multiple characters
3. Read a book that you know has been heavily annotated
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List of Subjects: (under spoiler)
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1. Mathematics
A+:
1. Read a book with a mathematician character or someone who works with numbers
2. Read a book where the MC is a strategist
A:
1. Read a book where the MC has to overcome a hardship
2. Read a book in which the number of chapters is a prime number
B+:
1. Read a book where the MC travels to more than 3 countries
2. Read a book that has a group of friends
B:
1. Read a book with a number in the title
2. Read a book with a love triangle
C+:
1. Read a book with 2 people on the cover
2. Read a book that is part of a series
C:
1. Read a book that ends on an even number
2. Read a book with a multicolored cover (this means a book that does not have a background color)

2. History
A+
1. Read a book with 6 unique letters from ‘SOCIAL STUDIES’ found in the author’s name
2. Read a book with the MC as a French Royal
A
1. Read a book with a story inside a story (embedded literature)
2. Read a book with the MC being a historian or philosopher or interested in history or philosophy
B+
1. Read a book about a myth unique to your country
2. Read a book in which in the title 5 letters of the word ‘HISTORY’ are found
B
1. Read a book with/about royals
2. Read a book with the MC being a poisonist
C+
1. Read a historical romance
2. Read a book based on/around a historic event
C
1. Read a book set in old England
2. Read a historical fiction


3. Geography
A+
1. Read a book in which the MC loves exploring
2. Read a book in which the MC is a cartographer/ interested in geography/ geography teacher
A
1. Read a book that takes place in an abandoned castle/mansion
2. Read a book with a greek/roman/norse god/goddess of water/land
B+
1. Read a book that takes place in the frigid zone (cold place)
2. Read a love story that takes place on an island
B
1. Read a book in which the MC uses a map
2. Read a book with a treasure hunt
C+
1. Read a book that takes place on a cruise ship
2. Read a book that starts with one of the letters from the word ‘GEOGRAPHY’
C
1. Read a book with blue or green cover
2. Read a book with a map in it


4. English Literature
A+:
1. Read a book nominated for Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize
2. Read a book where the MC is studying English Literature
A:
1. Read a book based in a university/college
2. Read a book where the MC is a book lover
B+:
1. Read a book where the MC is an author or wants to be one
2. Read a book that is considered to be a modern classic. You can use this list: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
B:
1. Read a book that is a retelling of a famous story in literature
2. Read a book that has more than 1,000,000 ratings
C+:
1. Read a classic
2. Read a book that resembles/or is from your country’s literature
C:
1. Read a book that mentions or quotes at least 1 classic in it
2. Read a poetry book


5. Science
A+:
1. Read a book where the MC has scientific abilities
2. Read a book where time travel is involved.
A:
1. Read a book based on any one scientific phenomenon.
2. Read a book where at least 3 unique letters from SCIENCE are found in the author’s name.
B+:
1.Read a book where the MC is a scientist/physicist/chemist/biologist or in any such related field.
2. Read a book where the MC is a science lover.
B:
1.Read a book where all unique letters of SCIENCE are found in title/subtitle (Subtitle being the series name)
2. Read a book where all unique letters from PHYSICS/BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY are found in title/subtitle (Subtitle being the series name)
C+:
1. Read a book that has great chemistry between the two MCs
2. Read a book having any celestial entity on cover, such as stars, sun, moon, any planetary body etc.
C:
1. Read a Sci-Fi
2. Read a book having a dark cover.



6. Foreign Language/Second Language
A+:
1. Read a book that was translated to English from a different language
2. Read a book in which the MC knows more than 1 language
A:
1. Read a book that has some words/sentences in a language other than English
2. Read a book where the MC is trying to learn something new
B+:
1. Read a book where the MC travels to a new place
2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series
B:
1. Read a book with a title having 5 or more words
2. Read a book that shows or talks about a culture other than yours
C+:
1. Read a book by an author duo
2. Read a book based in a different country than yours
C:
1. Read a book with diverse characters
2. Read a book by a BIPOC author


7. Physical Education
A+:
1.Read a book where the MC is a physical education teacher/coach of any sports.
2. Read a book where all unique letters from PHYSICAL or EDUCATION are found in title/subtitle (Subtitle being the series name)

A:
1. Read a book where the MC’s whole family is involved in sports profession.
2. Read a book where the MC is a big fan of any famous sportsperson.
B+:
1. Read a book where the MC’s name has initials from “PE”(any order; Either P or E works)
2. Read a book where the MC joins a sports academy/coaching/training center.
B:
1.Read a book with a cover having either of these things on it: any sports equipment such as a football etc., a person playing, running or exercising.
2. Read a book with both the numbers, 3 and 5 in page count. (Eg. 350, 355, 530 etc.)
C+:
1.Read a book where the MC is in a sports profession.
2. Read a book where the MC is a sports lover or aspires to become a sportsperson.
C:
1. Read a book with a light cover.
2. 2. Read a sports romance.

8) Arts
A+:
1. Read a book with the cover having an object that resonates with arts (example: guitar/paintbrush/camera on the cover)
2. Read a book by an author with a pen name
A:
1. Read a book where the MC is a photographer/painter
2. Read a book where the MC is a fan of an artist
B+:
1. Read a book with a 1 word title
2. Read a book with food on the cover
B:
1. Read a book with an illustrated cover
2. Read a book where the MC’s name starts with any of the letters from the word ‘ARTS’
C+:
1. Read a book with dance as a main part of the book
2. Read a book with music as a main part of the book
C:
1. Read a book where the MC is aspiring to be an artist
2. Read a book with a cover having any of the colors from the rainbow
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Scoring:
Object Collection: 3 points per object collected
For Subjects, points can be gained according to the grade you choose:
C: 2 points
C+: 3 points
B: 4 points
B+: 5 points
A: 6 points
A+: 7 points

Review: 2 points extra
Page Count Scoring: For every book above 300 pages-
301-400: 2 points
401-500: 3 points
501-600: 4 points
601-700: 5 points
701 and above: 7 points

Posting Format
Please log in the books you read under the Back to School challenge according to following format:

Object/Subject Name:
Grade: A+/A/B+ … /C
Prompt Number:
Book Name with link:
Date Read:
Review link if any:
Page Count:
How it fits?: (How does the book qualify under prompt?)
Points:

Thanks!!

Object/Subject Name: Books (+3)
Grade: N/A
Prompt Number: 3
Book Name with link: Hello (From Here)
Date Read: September 4, 2021
Review link if any: N/A
Page Count: 352 (+2)
How it fits?: I read it on my Kindle e-reader.
Points: 5

Object/Subject Name: Stationery (+3)
Grade: N/A
Prompt Number: 2
Book Name with link: Lovely War
Date Read: September 6, 2021
Review link if any: N/A
Page Count: 480 (+3)
How it fits?: It's told from the perspective of multiple Greek gods and goddesses.
Points: 6

Object/Subject Name: Bag (+3)
Grade: N/A
Prompt Number: 3
Book Name with link: Small Favors
Date Read: September 15, 2021
Review link if any: N/A
Page Count: 480 (+3)
How it fits?: I carried it with me to school. A lot.
Points: 6

Object/Subject Name: Foreign Language/Second Language
Grade: A+ (+7)
Prompt Number: 2
Book Name with link: The Kiss of Deception
Date Read: September 21, 2021
Review link if any: My Review (+2)
Page Count: 492 (+3)
How it fits?: The MC has a talent for languages and has learned many in her lifetime. She is also learning a language throughout some of the book.
Points: 12

Object/Subject Name: History
Grade: B (+4)
Prompt Number: 1
Book Name with link: Defy the Night
Date Read: September 29, 2021
Review link if any: My Review (+2)
Page Count: 340 (+2)
How it fits?: One of the MCs is a prince and the whole story is centered around the monarchy of a fantastical kingdom.
Points: 8

October 2021: The Ultimate Candy Jar Reading Challenge
Challenge Runtime: Oct 1st - Oct 31st
Type: Individual



It’s Halloween month and we thought let’s combine that with our love for reading and voila! Here we are!
In this challenge, all you need to do is read books that fit the prompts of a particular candy and then that candy is yours to collect in your jar. At the end of the challenge, whoever has most candies, is the winner! Additionally, you could be alert for any extra candies you can grab by being on the lookout for the words “candy” or “chocolate” in the book you read. Because every time they are mentioned in your book, you have the chance to score extra!
Also, we’d wish for you to be able to taste as many candies as possible so, you cannot use the same prompt more than 2 times.

Candies up for grabs: (under spoiler)
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1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Read a book where the main character’s name starts with any of the letters from “Reese”
- Read a book where the MC is charming and smooth
2. Twix
- Read a book told in dual perspective
- Read a book that is set in the UK
3. Snickers
- Read a book where food plays an important part
- Read a book where the MC is fond of animals
4. Mars
- Read a book with a character who is tough and grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside
- Read a science fiction
5. M&Ms
- Read a book where the author’s name or the book’s name starts with M
- Read a book with a multicolored cover
6. Milky Bar
- Read a book with a white cover
- Read a book where the MC is blond
7. Hershey’s Bar
- Read a book where the MC leads a luxurious life
- Read a classic
8. KitKat
- Read a book where the MC has OCD
- Read a book from a BIPOC author
9. Butterfinger
- Read a book where the MC is clumsy
- Read a book with a sarcastic MC
10. Twizzlers
- Read a book that has lots of twists
- Read a book set in 1800’s
11. Haribo Gummies
- Read a book where the MC is soft and sweet
- Read a book that mentions a bear anywhere in the story
12. Skittles
- Read a book with multiple perspectives
- Read a book where sports play a main part
13. Sour Patch Kids
- Read a book where the MC has a complex personality
- Read a book where kids are also part of the book (either as side characters or MCs)
14. Tootsie Pops
- Read a book with a lollipop on the cover
- Read a book that features a competition in it
15. Laffy Taffy
- Read a book where music plays an important role
- Read a book that is humorous
16. Bounty
- Read a book set on a tropical island/beach
- Read a book with coconuts or palm trees on the cover
17. Jolly Ranchers
- Read a book that associates with “Western US” (the author could be from there, the book could be set there, or your interpretation)
- Read a book where the MC is hardened because of past experiences
18. Blow Pops
- Read a book that involves fighting or battle
- Read a book featuring a great friend circle
19. Starbursts
- Read a book with a pastel colored cover
- Read a book with star(s) on the cover
20. Hershey’s Kisses
- Read a romance
- Read a book with water/tear drops on the cover
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Scoring:
For every prompt you complete, you get 3 points.
For picking the word candy/chocolate in the text:
1 time = 1 point
2 times = 2 points
3 times = 3 points
4 times = 4 points
5 or more times = 5 points

Review: 2 points extra
Page Count Scoring: For every book above 300 pages-
301-400: 2 points
401-500: 3 points
501-600: 4 points
601-700: 5 points
701 and above: 7 points

To participate, please go to the sign-up thread in the first post. If you have any questions, you can ask in the same thread.

Posting Format
Please log in the books you read under the Candy Jar challenge according to following format:

Candy:
Prompt Number:
Book Name with link:
Date Read:
Review link if any:
Page Count:
How fits?: (How does the book qualify under prompt?)
Number of times you found candy/chocolate:
Sentences where you found them (max 5):
Points:

Thank you 😊

Candy: Blow Pops (+3)
Prompt Number: 18
Book Name with link: Daughter of the Pirate King
Date Read: October 5, 2021
Review link if any: N/A
Page Count: 311 (+2)
How fits?: There are many fighting scenes.
Number of times you found candy/chocolate: N/A
Sentences where you found them (max 5): N/A
Points: 5

Candy: Jolly Ranchers (+3)
Prompt Number: 17
Book Name with link: Across the Desert
Date Read: October 19, 2021
Review link if any: N/A
Page Count: 320 (+2)
How fits?: The author is from the western US (AZ) and the book is set in AZ.
Number of times you found candy/chocolate: N/A
Sentences where you found them (max 5): N/A
Points: 5