Students, parents, faculty, and school staff across Utah were invited to participate in the Utah Statewide Read-A-Thon on Friday, October 2, 2026, according to an October 1 statement from the Kane County School District.
The main reading event was scheduled to take place from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The initiative encouraged participants to step away from screen time and immerse themselves in books.
Organized as part of a state initiative championed by Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox, the event aimed to highlight the power of literacy to strengthen families, minds, and communities.
The Kane County School District stated it would participate in the statewide event and encouraged students to engage with the initiative.
Participation guidelines suggested students gather with classmates to read storybooks, novels, or textbooks. Faculty and staff were encouraged to model reading habits, while parents and families were invited to join the designated hour from home or work.
The event was designed to foster a lifelong love of reading through participation in classrooms, school libraries, offices, or homes.
