State to launch 10 Million Book Challenge for students, beginning in January

North Carolina education leaders have announced a voluntary statewide reading challenge beginning in January 2027. Public school students from prekindergarten through 12th grade will be invited to log books read at school and at home, with a collective goal of 10 million. Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green said the initiative is intended to encourage reading for enjoyment, not impose a mandate or add tests.