Reading Without Walls is a nationwide program celebrating diversity and reading by the current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Gene Luen Yang. Just as prescribed, Reading Without Walls challenges readers to 1. Read a book about a character who doesn't look like you or live like you; 2. Read a book about a topic you don't know much about; and 3. Read a book in a format that you don't normally read for fun (a chapter book, a graphic novel, a book in verse or an audio book).
As I have written in the past, I like to encourage students to expand their reading diet. In considering the three criteria for this Challenge, readers will expand their reading diet along with learning about diverse characters to help better understand diverse students; students will also learn about new topics, and broaden student experiences reading a variety of genres. Consider downloading the Activity Kit to support Reading Without Walls for your classroom, including posters, activities, and completion certificates.
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