Family Reading Challenge: 100 Books or 100 Days of Reading
Build a daily reading habit as a family with the 100 Books or 100 Days Reading Challenge.
This flexible family reading challenge encourages children and parents and any adult to read—or listen to audiobooks—together, creating a joyful rhythm of literacy at home.
Whether you homeschool or simply want to be more intentional about reading, this challenge is designed for real families…real people… with real schedules.
What Is the 100 Books or 100 Days Reading Challenge?
This challenge is a flexible reading challenge designed to meet you where you are at and encourage you to read more. The 100 Books or 100 Days Reading Challenge gives families two simple options so every reader can succeed. No more guilt, no more cramming at the last minute or worse giving up because it all became overwhelming.
This is a choose your challenge to meet your real-life kind of challenge. And I am here to root you on along the way.
Throughout the year I will have new books to read, the occasional free ebook, some random free printables for you to snag to encourage your kids or yourself. But these are all optional. You can do this on your own, or you can join me by signing up for my dedicated newsletter, and if there is enough interest we can set up a group to cheer each other on. Find the link below.
Read 100 Books
Ideal for preschoolers, early elementary students, and picture-book lovers.
- Short books count
- Rereading favorite books counts
- Read aloud, independently, or by audiobook
Read for 100 Days
Perfect for older children, teens, and parents.
- Read or listen a little each day
- Audiobooks, devotionals, chapter books, and read-alouds all count
- Miss a day? Just continue—no restarting required
This family reading challenge focuses on consistency, not perfection.
Audiobooks Count in This Reading Challenge 🎧
Audiobooks are an important part of reading.
Listening to books helps children build vocabulary, comprehension, and listening skills—especially for reluctant readers or busy families. Audiobooks also allow parents and children to enjoy stories together during car rides, chores, and quiet time.
If your family learns best by listening, this reading challenge is for you.
Why Parents Should Join the Family Reading Challenge
Children who see their parents reading grow up believing reading matters.
When moms and dads take the reading challenge alongside their children:
- Reading becomes a normal part of daily life
- Stories become shared family experiences
- Conversations deepen naturally
Parents do not need to read the same books—simply modeling a love of reading makes a lasting impact.
Free Reading Challenge Printables
To help families stay motivated, I’ve created free printable reading challenge trackers you can use at home or in a classroom, even the library can get in on it.
These printables help children visually track their progress and celebrate milestones along the way. There is a set of 18×24 posters, just upload to your favorite printer to have them printed, or smaller home printer sized pages 8.5 x14(this is my favorite size) and 8.5×11
👉 Download the free family reading challenge printables here:
Simple Ways to Fit Reading Into Your Day
One reason families love this reading challenge is its flexibility.
- Pick one time of day to read for 5 minutes
- at the breakfast table, before or after lunch, right after dinner, or before bed
- Remember the time of day is less important than picking a time that really works for you.
- Set a daily family reading time
- Lets be real, we all wish that naps could still be a think even after the kids age up, family reading time is the next best thing. It gives you a few moments to destress and be quiet.
- Keep books and audiobooks within easy reach
- One reason audiobooks are great is you don’t need extra time, you can listen in the car, you can listen as a group, it is the ultimate in flexible.
Reading doesn’t need to be long to be meaningful. Even 5 minutes, the length of a children’s picture book, had possitive benefits.
Join the Reading Challenge & Share It 📣
This reading challenge is better when families participate together, because doing life together means supporting big goals!
If you’re joining:
- Share this page with a friend, homeschool group, teacher or librarian
- Invite another family to join the challenge
- Post your progress on social media and tag #100bookschallenge or #100daysof reading
- Use the challenge hashtag to encourage others
Let’s make reading a daily habit—one book and one day at a time.
Reading Challenge Resources & Updates
Bookmark this page! I’ll continue adding resources and encouragement to support your family reading journey.
- Family Book Lists for the 100 Books Challenge (coming soon)
- Audiobook Recommendations for Kids & Parents (coming soon)
- Tips for Keeping Reading Fun All Year – via email signup above!