2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge discussion

UNITED IN READING
January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023

The United Nations has a calendar of international recognition days. This year, to honor our united diversity, we will read books during the month of those recognitions that match one or more of the honorees.

For example, in January, World Braille Day is honored. So, in January, a participant would read a book about someone who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.

January
- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.
- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher
- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.

February
- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science
- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform

March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book
- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today

April
- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care
- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut
- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel

May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)
- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean

July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation
- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night
- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you

November
- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you

How to Participate:

1. Post here telling the challenge leader that you'd like to join the challenge. You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can join a challenge at any time, as long as the challenge is still active. You must choose a goal for the challenge.

2. Whenever you finish a book for the challenge, post here and let the challenge leader know so they can update your progress. Please be sure to post the number of books you have completed and the number of your original message every time you post an update.
The challenge leader is not able to keep track of your total number of books for you because of the number of participants in the challenge. The number of the original post is used to identify you, as there can be many members with the same name. The challenge leader will not look at this post to track your progress.

Example:
message 32 updated! 2/25 books read!

For more information about how challenges work, check out this thread (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...) or ask your challenge leader.

P.S. Please do not delete posts! It makes updating very confusing for the Moderators! If you decide to leave the challenge, please just let us know. You can edit your original post to say {redacted}. Thank you!


Participants:
- Allie - 19/20
- Amy - 21/20 - completed!
- Anna - 4/5
- Barb - 1/12
- Bücherhäschen - 0/12
- Caraina - 0/36
- Carmen - 33/36
- Chrissie - 16/17
- Emily - 13/14
- Flora - 8/12
- Iton - 4/24
- Jenn - 20/36
- Jennifer - 33/36
- JenniferJ - TBD
- Jordon - 12/12 - completed!
- Kendra - 35/36
- Kristina - 33/36
- Laurie - 0/36
- Lina - 27/29
- Lisa - 3/12
- Lillili - 12/12 - completed!
- Lucy-Bookworm - 10/12
- Martha - 0/12
- Megan - 18/6 - completed!
- Rachel - 0/12
- Robynne - 0/12
- Roevardotter - 15/15 - completed!
- Sarah - 13/23
- SarahKat - 15/12 - completed!
- Shari - 0/12
- Sheila - 6/24
- Sheila (msg 32) - 9/24
- Suzanne - 0/36
- sweet orange books - 15/36
- TCampbell - 12/12 - completed!
- TerryJane - 33/36
- Veronica - 4/10
- Ziggy - 0/12

Reserved

1/12

January
- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.
- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher
- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.

February
- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science
- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform

March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book
- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today

April
- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care -- A Flicker in the Dark -- 1/22/23
- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut
- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel

May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)
- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean

July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation
- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night
- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you

November
- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you

Put me down for 12 books, please, Thanks.

0/12

I decided to bow out of this challenge

I'd like to join. I'd like to read one book a month.

0/12

January:

February:

March:

April:

May:

June:

July:

August:

September:

October:

November:

December:

UNITED IN READING - Yearly Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2023
Progress: 36/36 -- COMPLETE

My member's corner UNITED IN READING tracking post

Hi Megan, I'll try 12, thanks :-)


Progress: 12/12


✓ (January) Read a book where a character is a teacher:
L'uomo duplicato

✓ (February) Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform
Alabama

✓ (March) : Read a book set on or near the water:
La spiaggia

✓ (May.1) Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter:
Fuori dal mondo

✓ (May.2) Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover:
Delitto al pepe rosa

✓ (May.3) Read a book while drinking tea:
Agatha Raisin e la Sorgente della morte

✓ (July) Read a book you received from a friend:
La verità su Bébé Donge

✓ (September) Read a book in translation:
Servo e serva

✓ (October.1) Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you:
Ballo di famiglia

✓ (October.2) Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
I venti di sabbia

✓ ( October 3).
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
Lo smemorato di Tapiola

✓ (December) Read a book written by an author who is from a different country than you
Agatha Raisin e la strega di Wyckhadden, pg. 248

Hola!
Count me in, please 😉

PROGRESS: 36/36
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January
❎- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.
Más allá de los sentidos
❎- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher
The Penguin Pool Murder
❎- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz

February
❎- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony
Jerusalén
❎- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science
The Soulmate Equation
❎- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform
Pedagogía del oprimido

March
❎- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
El último tuareg
❎- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book
The Reef
❎- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today
Twelve Years a Slave

April
❎- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care
The Body Farm
❎- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut
Solaris
❎- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel
Los desposeídos

May
❎- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news
El amante polaco. Parte 2.
❎- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover
La vida privada de los árboles
❎- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover


June
❎- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)
Number the Stars
❎- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee
Ru
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean
❎Capitán Riley

July
❎- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation
The Elephant's Tale
❎️- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night

❎️- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship
The Kitchen God's Wife

August
❎️- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven
❎️- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character
Los escarabajos vuelan al atardecer
❎️- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing
Rescate gris

September
❎️- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
Cenizas de rencor
❎️- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
El Hobbit
❎️- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation
El tulipán negro
October
❎️- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
El misterio de la bala perdida: Una novela del Club del Crimen de los Jueves
❎️- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
Poor People
❎️- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you
The Ultimate Tragedy by Abdulai Sila

November
❎️- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful
¿Sueñan los androides con ovejas eléctricas?
❎️- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle
La parábola de los talentos
❎️- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor
El Cirujano

December
❎️- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability El Coloquio De Los Perros by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

❎️- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane

❎️- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you
Corazón que ríe, corazón que llora
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I would like to sign up for 36 🙂

Dropped

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15/12 -

January
- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.
✔International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher
✔ International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.

2. S.T.A.G.S by M.A. Bennett
3. Doctor Who: Nothing O'Clock by Neil Gaiman

February
✔World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony
✔ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science
- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform

1. The Serpent and the Rainbow by Wade Davis (different religion)
2. A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
✔ World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book
- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today

2. The Night Ship by Jess Kidd

April
✔ World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care
✔International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut
- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel

1. Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
2. The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers

May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news
✔ World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover

2. Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

June
✔World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)
- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean

1. Bear Bottom by Stuart Gibbs

July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation
- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night
✔International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship

3. Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character
✔ International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing

3. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
✔ International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation

3. The Light and the Dark by Mikhail Shishkin

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
✔United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you

3. The Year of the Hare by Arto Paasilinna

November
✔World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor

1. Sea of Rust by C. Robert Cargill

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane
✔International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you

3. The Orphan Sky by Ella Leya

I'll aim for 12 please, 1/month (to be read in that month!)

Goal: 10/12

January: Memoir from a Holocaust survivor I Was a Boy in Belsen
February: Social Justice: Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary
March: Muslim Characters (contributors in this case!): It's Not About the Burqa
April: Medical Field: Breaking & Mending: A Doctor’s Story of Burnout and Recovery
May: Plants on cover: Tastes Like War
June: Book set on or near the ocean: Adrift
July: Set primarily at night: The Midnight Library
August: Teen main character: The Colour of Bee Larkham'S Murder
September: Book in Translation: The Frozen Woman
October: Elderly Main character: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
November:
December:

I would like to join. I'll try to read one for each month.

UNITED IN READING
January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023

Progress: 10 / 12 - COMPLETED

January: International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: My Mother's War: The Incredible True Story of How a Resistance Fighter Survived Three Concentration Camps

February: - World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony. Little Big Love

March: Missed

April: Missed

May: World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip

June - World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee Currently reading: Red Birds

July: - International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship The Maid

August: - International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character Fairy Tale

September: - International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle


October: - United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you The Library of Lost and Found

November:
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor Come Sundown

December
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you Tales from the Café

UNITED IN READING
January 01 - December 31, 2023
Progress: 36/36

Put me down for all 36!

Member Corner Tracking Post

Sign me up for 23 books

23/23-COMPLETED

January
✅ World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Diary of Bess Brennan (2/1/23)

✅ International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher: New Girl (5/1/23)

February
✅ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science: Lessons in Chemistry (17/2/23)

✅ World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform: Activist (15/2/23)

March
✅ World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book: Mera: Tidebreaker (3/3/23)

April
✅ World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care: 999 - My Life on the Frontline of the Ambulance Service (16/4/23)

✅ International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel: A Clockwork Orange (2/4/23)

May
✅ World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news: The Forgotten Girl (22/5/23)

✅ World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover: (3/5/23)

✅International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover: (11/5/23)

June
✅ World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring s child or a book written by a child (under 18): The Story of Evil (10/6/23)

July
✅ International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night: (1/7/23)

✅ International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship: Where the Red Fern Grows (1/7/23)

August
✅ International Youth Day, August 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character: A Girl Named Digit (6/8/23)

✅ Internation Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing: Girl, Stolen (1/8/23)

September
✅International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day: New Kids on the Block: Five Brothers and a Million Sisters (15/9/23)

✅ International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation: Beartown (23/9/23)

October
✅ International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65: The Thursday Murder Club (16/10/23)

✅ United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you: My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout (1/10/23)

November
✅ World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle: Eight Perfect Hours (13/11/23)

December
✅International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability: Augustown (1/12/23)

✅International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane: The Heathrow Affair (3/12/23)

✅ International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you: The Red Pony (1/12/23)

Welcome to the challenge, everyone! Updated to here!

I’m in for 6!

1/24 (character is teacher) - Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann - completed January 2023
2/11 (woman in stem) - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - completed February 2023
2/20 (social justice reform) - When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole - completed February 2023
First week of February (work in harmony) - Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things by Maya Prasad - completed February 2023
3/22 (near water) - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - completed March 2023
3/15 (Muslim characters) - No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib - completed March 2023
4/7 (medical field) - Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi - completed April 2023
4/22 (environmentalism) - Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart - completed April 2023
4/12 (space) - Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers - completed April 2023
5/20 (flower on cover) - Violeta by Isabel Allende, translated by Frances Riddle - completed May 2023
6/12 (about child) - Belle and the Beau by Beverly Jenkins - completed June 2023
6/20 (refugee) - The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel - completed June 2023
7/18 (reconciliation) - Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia - completed July 2023
7/20 (night) - Caraval by Stephanie Garber - completed July 2023
7/30 (friendship) - As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes and Joe Laydon - completed July 2023
8/12 (YA) - Something More by Jackie Khalilieh - completed August 2023
9/30 (in translation) - Kon-Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl - completed September 2023
10/24 (another continent) - Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takimura - completed October 2023

18/6 - challenge completed!

I love the sound of this challenge and it goes perfectly with a personal challenge of mine.

I'll try out for 12 :)
Progress: 3/12

January
✔ International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.
Gimpel the Fool and Other Stories

February
✔ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science.
The Love Hypothesis
✔ World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform.
The Color Purple

I'm in for 12!

The United Nations has a calendar of international recognition days. This year, to honor our united diversity, we will read books during the month of those recognitions that match one or more of the honorees.

January
- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher: Teacher Man (Frank McCourt)- READ

February
- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform: The New Jim Crow-Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness (Michelle Alexander)

March
- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book: The Water Knife (Paolo Bacigalupi)- READ

April
- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel: Rising (Elizabeth Rush)

May
- International Tea Day, May 21- Read Mother of the Bride Murder while drinking tea :)

June
- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee: The Displaced- Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives

July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation: Cry, The Beloved Country (Alan Paton)

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author: There There (Tommy Orange)- READ 10/24

September
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day: Still Life (Louise Penny)

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65: Dawn (Elie Wiesel)- READ 10/28

November
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle: Walk Two Moons (Sharon Creech)

December
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you.: An Unnecessary Woman (Rabih Alameddine)

i will start with a goal of 12
8.27.23 Update goal to 20
Progress 21/20

January
🌍- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type. The Aosawa Murders
🌍- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher Fangirl
🌍- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.
Anthony Horowitz The Twist of a Knife

February
🌍- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony Fairy Tale

🌍- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science A Death in Vienna

🌍- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform What the Devil Knows

March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
🌍- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book The Road to Little Dribbling: Adventures of an American in Britain
- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today

April
- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care
- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut
🌍- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel Farthing

May
🌍- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news The Devotion of Suspect X
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)
🌍- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee Next Year in Havana
🌍- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean Rampart Street

July
🌍- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation A Beautiful Place to Die
🌍- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night Sparkling Cyanide
🌍- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship Motherless Brooklyn

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
🌍- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character All the Pretty Horses
🌍- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing The Collector

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
🌍- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day The Hobbit
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
🌍- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you Slow Horses

November
- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful
🌍- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle Lightseekers
🌍- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane
🌍- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you The Samurai's Garden

Sheila from eastern North Carolina signing up for 24 books, two each month. What a great challenge.

I'll aim for at least 2 in each month

Update - bumping this up to 3 in each month -- 1 in each category

Progress: Done!
Monthly prompts 12/12
Total books: 104 /36

January - 5 /3
✨✅ - International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher

✅ - International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.

✅ - World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.


February - 9 /3
✨✅ - World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony

✨✅ - International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science

✨✅ - World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform


March - 9 /3
✨✅ - World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book

✨✅ - International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today

✨✅ - International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam


April - 9 /3
✨✅ - World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care

✨✅ - International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut

✨✅ - International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel


May - 9 /3
✨✅ - World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news

✨✅ - World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover

✨✅ - International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover


June - 9 /3
✨✅ - World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)

✨✅ - World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee

✨✅ - Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean


July - 9 /3
✨✅ - International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night

✨✅ - International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship

✨✅ - Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation


August - 9 /3
✨✅ - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author

✨✅ - International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character

✨✅ - International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing


September - 9 /3
✨✅ - International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation

✨✅ - International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization

✨✅ - International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day


October - 9 /3
✨✅ - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty

✨✅ - United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you

✨✅ - International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.


November - 9 /3
✨✅ - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor

✨✅ - World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful

✨✅ - World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle


December - 9 /3
✨✅ - International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability

✨✅ - International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you

✅ - International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane

Finished: 2023/12/18

I'll be starting with 10 books.

18/17

January
- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school ✓

February
- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours ✓

March
- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set near the water ✓

April
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May
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book with a flower on the cover ✓
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea ✓

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child ✓
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book set near the ocean ✓

July
- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover ✓
- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book featuring friendship ✓

August
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a book with a teen main character ✓

September
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book ✓
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation ✓

October
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty ✓
- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you ✓

November
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book where a character drives a vehicle ✓
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book ✓

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability (kakyu's blind) ✓
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country than you ✓

I'm in for one a month.

I would like to join this challenge. I hesitated because I was worried about reading the books at the "right time" but I am going to use the prompts and not necessarily time my reading to match the observation day.
Please put me down for 36. (I'm not being realistic but you never know!)

34/36 completed

January
- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type. 100 Days of Sunlight DONE

- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher Speak DONE

- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish. The Complete Maus DONE

February
- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony The Poet X DONE

- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science Flow Down Like Silver: Hypatia of Alexandria DONE

- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform Dear Martin DONE

March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam Homeland Elegies DONE

- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book Dry DONE

- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas DONE

April
- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care When Breath Becomes Air DONE

- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut The Martian DONE

- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel The Testaments DONE

May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news The Night the Lights Went Out: A Memoir of Life After Brain Damage DONE

- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover All Boys Aren't Blue DONE

- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane DONE

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18) The Name of the Wind DONE

- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee Jeegareh Ma DONE

- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean The Unsinkable Greta James DONE

July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation Little Suns DONE

- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night Winterwood DONE

- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship I Know This Much Is True DONE

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author Sisters of the Lost Nation DONE

- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character They Both Die in the End DONE

- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing The Book of Lost Names DONE

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization Dear Justyce DONE

- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings DONE

- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation Don Quixote DONE

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65. And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer DONE

- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty Sold on a Monday DONE

- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you Rebecca DONE

November
- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle Sing, Unburied, Sing DONE

- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor A Piece of Cake

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability If at Birth You Don't Succeed: My Adventures with Disaster and Destiny DONE

- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane The Midnight Library DONE

- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you The Travelling Cat Chronicles DONE

I'd like to sign up for 14!

13/14

January 1/1
1. Read a book with a cover that has raised type - That Summer by Jennifer Weiner - completed 1/17/2023

February 2/2
1. Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot - completed 2/7/2023
2. Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform - Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher - completed 2/12/2023

March 2/2
1. Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam - Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin - completed 3/21/2023
2. Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved - Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup - completed 3/11/2023

April 1/1
1. Read a dystopian novel - MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood

August 2/2
1. Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character - The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson - completed 8/21/2023
2. Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing - The Never List by Koethi Zan - completed 9/27/2023

September 1/1
1. Read your favorite author - Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King - completed 9/11/2023

October 2/2
1. Read a book written by an author over 65 - Finders Keepers by Stephen King - completed 10/9/2023
2. Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you - The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare - completed 10/14/2023

November 1/1
1. Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle - Five Total Strangers by Natalie D Richards - completed 11/17/2023

December 1/2
1. Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability
2. Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you - The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald - completed 12/8/2023

Update to message #30
12/12 Challenge Complete

January
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor. Night READ ★★★★


February
World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours. Yeshiva Girl READ ★★★★★


March
World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water. One Italian Summer READ ★★★★


April
International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel The Light Pirate READ ★★★★


May
World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book with a flower or bee on the cover The Secret Life of Bees READ ★★★★★


June
World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character is a refugee. Middlesex READ ★★★★★


July
International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover. Signal Moon
READ ★★★★

August
International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a book with a teen main character Young Mungo READ ★★★


September
International Literacy Day, Sep 8: The Reading List
READ ★★★★★

October
International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character Death at Paradise Palms READ ★★★★★


November
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle Night Road READ ★★★★★


December
International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you Night Angels READ ★★★★

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I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I plan to read 3 children's books a month to coincide with the international recognition days. Please sign me up for 36 books. Thank you!

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January
- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.
- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher
- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.

February
- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science
- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform

March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book
- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today

April
- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care
- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut
- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel

May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)
- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean

July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation
- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night
- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you

November
- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you

Sheila from eastern NC signing on for 24 books please.

Updated to here! Love some of the ideas for completing the prompts!

Megan wrote: "Updated to here! Love some of the ideas for completing the prompts!"
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TCampbell wrote: "Megan wrote: "Updated to here! Love some of the ideas for completing the prompts!"
Missed me at message 30"

No, I have you on the spreadsheet. I’ll update the participant list later this week. Thx for checking, though

Update to message 13: please strike me from the participant list. I'm already finding that some of the books that I was planning for this are being read in different months for my local book club. I have overextended myself so much on challenges, that I need to back off on a few. Thanks!

2022 & 2023 Reading Challenge
United in Reading - 2023
Duration: January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023

Progress: 31 out of 36

The United Nations has a calendar of international recognition days. This year, to honor our united diversity, we will read books during the month of those recognitions that match one or more of the honorees.

For example, in January, World Braille Day is honored. So, in January, a participant would read a book about someone who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.

January

- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.

- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher:
Part of Your Nightmare by Vera Strange - *** - 1/5/2023 - 218 Pages

- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.



February
- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony:
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown - ***** - 1/13/2023 - 736 Pages
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood - ***** - 3/19/2023 - 354 Pages
- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform:
You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin - 3/28/2023 - 215 Pages



March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
No Land's Man by Aasif Mandvi - **** - 4/13/2023 - 192 Pages
- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book:
Surrender Bay by Denise Hunter - ** - 1/16/2023 - 298 Pages - Set near the water
- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today:
All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles - *** - 3/16/2023 - 377 Pages



April
- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care:
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni - ***** - 2/27/2023 - 448 Pages
- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut:
Pale Blue Dot by Erin Mallon - *** - 4/16/2023 - 91 Pages
- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel:
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin - *** - 5/7/2023 - 410 Pages



May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news:
A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong - ***** - 2/28/2023 - 368 Pages
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover:
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult - ***** - 4/24/2023 - 464 Pages
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover:
I Choose Darkness by Jenny Lawson - ***** - 1/8/2023 - 25 Pages - Read while Drinking Tea



June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18):
Daughter of Moloka'i by Alan Brennert - ***** - 1/21/2023 - 309 Pages

- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee

- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean
The Owl & Moon Cafe by Jo-Ann Mapson - **** - 5/1/2023 - 357 Pages - Set near the ocean



July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation:
Dark Skye by Kresley Cole - ***** - 3/1/2023 - 420 Pages - Involves a reconciliation
- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night
Bad Blood by L.A. Banks - **** - 1/7/2023 - 342 Pages
- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship:
A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans - ***** - 1/30/2023 - 192 Pages



August

- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author

- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character:
Unfinished Symphony by V.C. Andrews - **** - 1/14/2023 - 268 Pages
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing:
All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles - *** - 3/16/2023 - 377 Pages



September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 2/8/2023 - 979 Pages - Gives to someone in need
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
Lore Olympus: Volume Four by Rachel Smythe - ***** - 6/15/2023 - 416 Pages
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation:
If Only It Were True by Marc Levy - ***** - 1/30/2023 - 216 Pages



October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe  by Thomas Cahill - ** - 4/3/2023 - 246 Pages

- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty

- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you:
Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce - ***** - 4/9/2023 - 352 Pages



November
- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - ***** - 3/8/2023 - 476 Pages - Scientific
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle
The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks - ***** - 3/12/2023 - 339 Pages - Character drives a vehicle
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor
To Pleasure a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries - ***** - 6/4/2023 - 384 Pages - Stops a violent attack



December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability:
Passion on Park Avenue by Lauren Layne - **** - 1/15/2023 - 279 Pages
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane:
The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead - **** - 3/13/2023 - 401 Pages - Scenes on a plane
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty - **** - 3/7/2023 - 453 Pages

Love this idea! I sign up for 24. Left challenge! (view spoiler)[

United in Reading
Duration: 1/1/23 - 12/31/23
Completed: 3/24
No page minimum,

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January
✔ World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type. Helen Keller: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History 2* 1/31 - MC was blind and fighting for the improvement of conditions of other disabled people
✔ International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher Christmas Hideaway by Wendy Davy 3* 1/12 - female MC is a teacher (sign language)
- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.
Germany, at Odds: A Contemporary Testimony by Eldad Beck ?* 1/? - Jewish author
The Gilboa Iris by Zahava D. Englard ?* 1/? - Jewish author
The Marsh Angel by Hagai Dagan ?* 1/? - Jewish author

February
✔ World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony My New Year Fling by Serenity Woods 2* 2/1 - harmony is one of the center topics of this book, both MC work in harmony on their relationship and their respective life issues and female MC said she’s a pagan leaning towards Wicca and harmony supporting faith elements (I’m Christian believer)
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science Applied Electromagnetism by Susannah Nix ?* 2/? - young woman in STEM
- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform

March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book
- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today

April
- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care
- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut
- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel

May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)
- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean

July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation
- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night
- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you

November
- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you (hide spoiler)]

I'll try for 12

Updated msg 20

January 24, International Education Day (character is teacher) - Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann. This is a really well-done debut! I truly appreciate the ace representation in the book! “There’s something powerful about making a grand entrance in a fantastic pair of red heels.” I also like how the author drew the characters. However, the plot was jumpy, and time passed between chapters without warning. I look forward to reading more from her in the future. Recommend! 4 stars

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I will try for 20!

Progress: 22/20-- Challenge Complete


February
- Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony: Where the Lost Wander

March
- Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book: Come Home with Me

April
- Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field: Postmortem
- Read a book about environmentalism: White Elephant

May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book where a character learns something from the news: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover: When the Morning Glory Blooms
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea: Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child: Tracy Flick Can't Win
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean: Vendetta

July
- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book featuring friendship: Agatha Raisin and The Deadly Dance

August
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a book with a teen main character: A Nearly Normal Family
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing: L is for Lawless

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book and donate it to a local library or organization: Twelve Steps to Normal
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day: U is for Undertow
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation" Convenience Store Woman

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character: Chances Are...
- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you: Amazing Grace Adams (Europe)

November
- Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle: No Rings Attached
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack: Butchered After Bark: Cozy Mystery

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability: Northwoods
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book that involves scenes on a plane: Trapeze
- Read a book written by an author who is from a different country than you: Kissing Christmas Goodbye

UNITED IN READING
January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023

The United Nations has a calendar of international recognition days. This year, to honor our united diversity, we will read books during the month of those recognitions that match one or more of the honorees.

Completed: 0/36

January
- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.
- International Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school or a book where a character is a teacher
- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.

February
- World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February: Read a book featuring characters that are a different faith from yours or a book where characters work together in harmony
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb 11: Read a book featuring a woman or girl in STEM or a book about science
- World Day of Social Justice, Feb 20: Read a book about social justice or featuring a character that advocates for social justice reform

March
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam
- World Water Day, Mar 22: Read a book set on or near the water or read a climate fiction or nonfiction book
- International day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Translatlantic Slave Trade, Mar 25: Read a book written from the perspective of a person who was enslaved or read a book about the repercussions of the slave trade today

April
- World Health Day, Apr 7: Read a book where characters are involved in the medical field or a book about medical care
- International Day of Human Space Flight, Apr 12: Read a book set in space or a book featuring a person who is an astronaut
- International Mother Earth Day, Apr 22: Read a book about environmentalism or a dystopian novel

May
- World Press Freedom Day, May 3: Read a book featuring a person who is a reporter or a book where a character learns something from the news
- World Bee Day, May 20: Read a book featuring plants or a book with a flower or bee on the cover
- International Tea Day, May 21: Read a book while drinking tea or a book with a teapot on the cover

June
- World Day Against Child Labour, Jun 12: Read a book featuring a child or a book written by a child (under 18)
- World Refugee Day, Jun 20: Read a book where a character or the author is a refugee
- Day of the Seafarer, Jun 25: Read a book featuring a sailor or set on or near the ocean

July
- Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation
- International Moon Day, Jul 20: Read a book with the moon on the cover or a book set primarily at night
- International Day of Friendship, Jul 30: Read a book you received from a friend or a book featuring friendship

August
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a character who is kidnapped or a book where something is missing

September
- International Day of Charity, Sep 5: Read a book with a character who gives to someone in need or a read a book and donate it to a local library or organization
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
- International Translation Day, Sep 30: Read a book in translation

October
- International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book with an elder (over 65) main character or a read a book written by an author over 65.
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17: Read a book featuring someone living in poverty or a book about combatting poverty
- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you

November
- World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10: Read a book featuring something scientific or a book featuring something peaceful
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor

December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3: Read a book featuring a character with a disability or written by an author with a disability
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you

Message 18 Updated
Progress: 1/23

Gail wrote: "Update to message 13: please strike me from the participant list. I'm already finding that some of the books that I was planning for this are being read in different months for my local book club. ..."

Done, totally understand. Thnx for letting me know!

Updated to here! Welcome to all our new participants! We’re off to a great start!

Updating message #28

1/36 completed

- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nov 20: Read a book involving a car trip or a book where a character drives a vehicle Sing, Unburied, Sing DONE

Update to message #11

PROGRESS: 1/36

❎- World Braille Day, Jan 4: Read a book that features a character who is sight-impaired or a book with a cover that has raised type.
Más allá de los sentidos

Missed posting yesterday, but it was World Braille Day!

Message 18 Updated
Progress: 2/23

I would like to join! I will do 10 books to allow for some flexibility if I miss a month :)

Progress- 9/10

January:
- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a memoir from a Holocaust survivor or a book written by someone who is Jewish.
-The Orchard

March:
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Mar 15: Read a book featuring Muslim characters in a positive light or read a book written by an author who practices Islam (both prompts)
-Ayesha at Last

July:
-Nelson Mandela International Day, Jul 18: Read a book set in South Africa or a book involving a reconciliation
-Razorblade Tears

August:
- International Youth Day, Aug 12: Read a young adult book or a book with a teen main character
-Salt to the Sea
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Aug 9: Read a book written by an indigenous/first nation author
-Firekeeper's Daughter

Steptember:
- International Literacy Day, Sep 8: Re-read a favorite book, read your favorite author, or read on the day
-Our Missing Hearts

October
- United Nations Day, Oct 24: Read a book written by a person who lives on a different continent than you
-Much Ado About You

November
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov 25: Read a book where someone stops a violent attack or a book written by a survivor
A Flicker in the Dark

December
- International Civil Aviation Day, Dec 7: Read a book with an airplane or hot air balloon on the cover or a book that involves scenes on a plane
The Nightingale
- International Human Solidarity Day, Dec 20: Read a book written by an author who is from a different country, background, or demographic than you
Heartstopper: Volume One

I'd like to join this challenge with 1 book a month. I'll begin with Kim E. Neilsen's A Disability History of the United States, which has a section on the blind & I'll use my Braille bookmark.