Reading Olympics
The goal of the Reading Olympics is to increase students' reading for enjoyment and increase reading skills. Students collaborate with their teammates to read forty to fifty books that have been selected by a committee of librarians, reading specialists and classroom teachers. These professionals read the books and write questions which teams of students answer during the competition. The Olympics are primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons. Since the teams generate much excitement about this event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved.
For more information contact:
Maria Johns, Project Associate
mjohns@mciu.org
Reading Olympics 2008
District Reading Olympics Advisory Council Members (PDF)
Procedures and Guidelines
Evening time Schedule for Reading Olympics
Watch the Reading Olympics Training videos on-line!
Reading Olympics Overview Video
Reading Olympics Training Video
2009 Reading Olympics Booklist
SR. Booklist 2009 by Title
Sr. Booklist 2009 by Author
MS JR. Booklist 2009 by Title
MS JR. Booklist 2009 by Author
Elem. Booklist 2009 by Title
Elem. Booklist 2009 by Author
2008 Reading Olympics Reading List
Updated: Elementary School Reading List
Updated: Elementary School Author List
Updated: Middle School Reading List
Updated: Middle School Author List
Updated: High School Reading List
Updated: High School Author List
Highlights from previous year's events:
2007 Ribbon Winners
2006 Ribbon Winner
2005 Ribbon Winners
2004 Ribbon Winners
2003 Ribbon Winners
2002 Ribbon Winners
2001 Highlights
Scoring and ribbon colors:
Blue Ribbon = 50 points and above
Red Ribbon = 40 - 49 points
Green Ribbon = 30 - 39 points
Yellow Ribbon = 29 points and below