This reading challenge asks students to read picture books from around the world. Includes Reading Passport, flag labels for book spines, bookmarks of titles, and a presentation to introduce students to this passive program.
Students read international picture books and record their books in their Reading Passport. They also color the country they read about on the map. For every 10 international picture books they read, students turn in their passport for a small prize. One Reading Passport can record up to 30 international picture books (3 per continent and region).
This product includes:
- Introduction Presentation to Picture Books Around the World
- Use this as a lesson to introduce students to the reading challenge.
- Contains nine slides, all with travel-themed photos or clipart.
- Edit text in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or PDF.
- Reading Passport
- Includes two sizes: half-page and full-page.
- Half-page version prints on 6 pages, then fold in half.
- Full-page version contains 12 pages and provides more map detail.
- Includes one page for each of seven continents, plus three pages for Central America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, with one fun fact for each. Oceania is included with Australia.
- Students color the countries they read about on the maps and record titles of the books in the Reading Passport.
- All text is editable in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF.
- Country / Flag Labels
- Align with Avery 5160 address labels (30 labels per sheet).
- Represent approximately 180 countries.
- Includes 8 Avery 5160 sheets, with extra space for you to duplicate flag labels or create your own labels.
- 100% editable (including flags) in Google Slides, PowerPoint, and PDF.
- 10 Bookmarks of Around the World-themed picture book titles
- This list was last updated in June 2022. Out-of-print titles are removed regularly and replaced with new titles.
- Each bookmark represents one continent or region.
- Give to students, parents, and teachers to help them find books for the Around the World Reading Challenge.
- 100% editable (including flags) in Google Slides, PowerPoint, and PDF.
- Growing Master List of international picture book titles
- This is a Google Sheets link that includes over 250 titles.
- As of June 2022, every title on the list was in-print, available in Titlewave, and received excellent professional reviews.
- All titles curated by a teacher-certified, international school librarian with 18 years of public and private school experiences. Great collection development tool.
- Tabs across the bottom separate titles by continent and region. Editable by making a copy in Google Sheets.
- Includes Detailed Directions
- Not sure how to run the challenge? What should the students do? These directions tell you exactly how to do it.
- Includes prep instructions, tips, and ideas for prizes.
How to Prepare Your Around the World Reading Challenge:
- Check your school and/or public library for international picture books. Allow time to order more if needed.
- Make edits to the introduction presentation and passports as needed.
- Copy and prepare the Reading Passports. You will need one Reading Passport per student (6 or 12 pages, depending if you use the full- or half-page version; both are included in this file). If using the half-page passport, you may want to staple it in the middle.
- Copy the bookmarks as needed.
Supplies Needed:
- A variety of international picture books from around the world! List of 250 recommended titles included.
- Avery 5160 labels for flag labels (you’ll need at least 8 sheets).
- PowerPoint, Google Slides, or PDF for editing.
- Color printer.
- Ability to make copies of student Reading Passports and bookmarks.
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