August Reading Challenge

Here, at Blue Pencil, I strive to cultivate an area where readers and writers alike can improve their writing skills while also having fun! This is why I post a reading challenge each month to inspire others to read and have fun doing it. Don't hesitate to invite your friends to participate in this challenge. Introducing the August 2025 reading challenge:

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Challenge:

Read 2 books that are told from a child's perspective.

Many don't know that International Youth Day exists, let alone that it is in August. But, it is! So, to help you celebrate International Youth Day—August 12th—is this month's reading challenge is this. Read at least two books from a child's perspective as part of this challenge. Now, it doesn't matter what genre of book you choose—it can be historical fiction or sci-fi—but make sure that the books are told from a kid's point of view. Also, don't forget to comment on this post with the books you have finished by August 31st. Let's get ready to read! Have fun!