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Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 / Défi de lecture pour ados 2026

Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 / Défi de lecture pour ados 2026

For ages 13-18. This year, we challenge you to read 1 book a month. Pick up your Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 sheet at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch. Read a book that fits the theme, write down its title (you cannot use the same title twice) and hand in your sheet by December 31, 2026 for a chance to win an Indigo gift card. A YA Reading Challenge 2026 party will be held in December (date TBD) to celebrate and discuss our yearly reading journey.* * * * *Pour les 13 18 ans. Cette année, nous vous mettons au défi de lire un livre par mois. Venez chercher votre fiche du Défi de lecture pous ados 2026 la succursale Ruth‑E.‑Dickinson. Lisez un livre correspondant au thème, notez son titre (vous ne pouvez pas utiliser le même titre deux fois) et remettez votre feuille au plus tard le 31 décembre 2026 pour courir la chance de gagner une carte-cadeau Indigo. Une fête du Défi de lecture ados 2026 aura lieu en décembre (date déterminer) pour célébrer et discuter de notre parcours de lecture annuel.

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