The true quest for literacy is not to reach a final destination, but to pursue a lifelong love of learning through reading. As ReadQuest transitions from a one-day event to a year-long celebration, we continue to celebrate the power of reading and the places it takes us.
Download the toolkit below and prepare for an adventure. (It’s full of curated book lists and a few other surprises to jumpstart the fun!)
Download the toolkit
Download the toolkit and resources highlighted below to get the adventure started.
Share the resources with students and give parents and guardians the heads up about ReadQuest.
Get the Spanish version here.
Grab a book, have fun with the resources, and prepare for an adventure. Using myON®, by Renaissance? Click here.
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Explore myON-themed educator resources, student-engagement resources, and items to strengthen the school-to-home connection.
Short on reading ideas? Inspire students with fun celebrations each month. Take a look!
Let’s celebrate nonfiction this month! Take a moment to curl up with a great nonfiction book inside as the temperature starts to drop outside.
NOV
The first celebrates authors and their incredible works! Do you have a favorite author?
NOV
Time to vote! Explore the history of election day and why it’s always in November.
NOV
Did you know the first episode of Sesame Street was on November 10, 1969? Learn more about it here.
NOV
Since 1989, the second Tuesday in November has been dedicated to young readers! Learn more about it here.
NOV
Thanksgiving! Food! Good times! Explore a few Thanksgiving resources for educators here.
NOV
It’s close to us (compared to other planets), we’ve landed things on it, and people might even live on it in the future… Can you guess what planet we’re celebrating?
In December, we celebrate Universal Human Rights Month, which honors the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
DEC
On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked and soon after, America joined WWII. Learn more about this historical date.
DEC
Celebrate the Bill of Rights, which spell out our rights as Americans. Learn more about the celebration here.
DEC
Winter is here! Winter solstice marks the longest night and shortest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere.
DEC
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.”
– Buddy the Elf
DEC
Did you know Boxing Day originated in the United Kingdom? Learn more about this unique holiday.
DEC
2019 is on the horizon! Take a moment to reflect on 2018 and more here.
While November celebrates nonfiction, let’s celebrate the future and time travel this month since it’s 2019!
JAN
2019 is here! What do you have planned for the new year?
JAN
Have you appreciated a dragon today? Click here to see ideas for celebrating.
JAN
Oh, bother! Let’s celebrate Winnie the Pooh!
JAN
Today marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Click here for MLK classroom resources!
JAN
“Hello, Squidward! Oops. I mean, goodbye, Squidward! Aww, isn't Opposite Day...terrible?”
Learn more about this unique celebration of all-things opposite.
JAN
Take a moment to read about Australia’s origin and more!
Psst. We’re giving away books this winter. For a chance to be picked, just click the button below to register and fill out the required information. We’ll draw random winners throughout the next few months.
Psst. We’re giving away books this winter. For a chance to be picked, just click the button below to register and fill out the required information. We’ll draw random winners throughout the next few months.
We’re hosting Facebook Live events to celebrate ReadQuest and provide updates. Tune in here or on the Renaissance Facebook page!
Missed our last Facebook Live event? Rewatch it here.
