ProvoREADS is celebrating the unique milestones and effort that help children build confidence as readers throughout October, according to a Oct. 7 statement.
The initiative emphasizes that every child develops at their own pace, whether they are reading a new word, attempting a challenging book, or requesting a favorite story again.
The October Family Reading Challenge encourages families to read together by reading aloud, taking turns, or having children tell stories through pictures.
To support these reading sessions, the initiative suggests using conversation starters such as asking what a story might be about before reading, what might happen next during reading, or what the favorite part was after reading.
A ProvoREADS Family Literacy Night is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at Shoreline Middle School.
This Parent University event is for families with children in PreK–3rd grade and will feature literacy activities, practical ideas for reading at home, a complimentary family dinner, and a free book for every child.
