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Global Reading Challenge Books 2026

The Global Reading Challenge is a reading incentive program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools.

  • Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

    Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

    Miller, Chanel

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  • The Guardian Test

    The Guardian Test

    Soontornvat, Christina

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  • Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

    Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

    Messner, Kate

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  • We Are Big Time

    We Are Big Time

    Khan, Hena

    Format: Graphic Novel

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  • Lunar Boy

    Lunar Boy

    Wibowo, Jessica

    Format: Graphic Novel

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  • Efrén Divided

    Efrén Divided

    Cisneros, Ernesto

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  • Efrén dividido

    Efrén dividido

    Cisneros, Ernesto

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  • Ellie Engle Saves Herself

    Ellie Engle Saves Herself

    Johnson, Leah (Young adult author)

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  • The School for Invisible Boys

    The School for Invisible Boys

    Hutchinson, Shaun David

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  • La escuela de los niños invisibles

    La escuela de los niños invisibles

    Hutchinson, Shaun David

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