On February 26, 2026 Jumpstart’s Read for the Record unites millions of adults and children to read the same book on the same day, activating a worldwide community to uplift the critical importance of early literacy.
For its milestone 20th anniversary, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record will transform into an extended 20-week celebration, inviting educators, families, children, authors and more to engage with its rich literary history. Beginning on October 13, 2025 and culminating in the annual Read for the Record Day on February 26, 2026, participants will receive weekly activity guides and learning resources inspired by beloved children’s books from past campaigns, including classics like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and recent selections such as Piper Chen Sings.
Countdown to Read for the Record Day on February 26th:
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Read for the Record Books:
| Date | Library Branch | Book Title |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct 10:30-11 | Randolph | The Very Hungry Caterpillar |
| 20-Oct 10:30-11 | Randolph | Quackers |
| 23-Oct 10:30-11 | Randolph | The Bear Ate Your Sandwich |
| 27-Oct 10:30-11 | Randolph | Otis |
| 3-Nov 10:30-11 | Randolph | Nigel and the Moon |
| 5-Nov 11-11:45 | Cordova | Otis |
| 6-Nov 11-11:45 | Cordova | Otis |
| 10-Nov 10:30-11 | Randolph | Cordouroy |
| 11-Nov 11-11:45 | Cordova | Bunny Cakes |
| 12-Nov 11-11:45 | Cordova | Bunny Cakes |
| 20-Nov 10:30-11:30 | Raleigh | With Lots of Love |
| 21-Nov 11-12 | Officer Geoffrey Redd | Thank You, Omu (Special Interactive Storytime!) |
| 24-Nov 10:30-11 | Randolph | Maybe Something Beautiful |
| 26-Nov 4-4:45 | South | Thank You, Omu |
| 1-Dec 10:30-11 | Randolph | Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad |
| 5-Dec 11-12 | Officer Geoffrey Redd | The Bear Ate Your Sandwich |
| 10-Dec 11-11:45 | Cordova | The Bear Ate Your Sandwich |
| 11-Dec 10:30-11:30 | Raleigh | Thank You, Omu (Special Interactive Storytime) |
| 11-Dec 11-11:45 | Cordova | The Bear Ate Your Sandwich |
| 12-Dec 11-12 | Officer Geoffrey Redd | Maybe Something Beautiful |
| 19-Dec 11-12 | Officer Geoffrey Redd | The Snowy Day/Llama Llama Red Pajama |
| 31-Dec 4-4:45 | South | The Snowy Day |
| 10-Jan 11-11:45 | Cordova | The Snowy Day |
| 11-Jan 11-11:45 | Cordova | The Snow Day |
| 12-Jan 10:30-11 | Randolph | Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away |
| 21-Jan 4-4:45 | South | Cordouroy |
| 22-Jan 10:30-11:30 | Raleigh | Nigel and the Moon |
| 23-Jan 11-12 | Officer Geoffrey Redd | Piper Chen Sings |
| 24-Jan 11-11:45 | Cordova | Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon |
| 26-Jan 10:30-11 | Randolph | The Snowy Day |
| 9 Feb 10:30-11 | Randolph | Thank You, Omu |
| 11-Feb 4-4:45 | South | Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon |
| 13-Feb 11-12 | Officer Geoffrey Redd | Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away |
| 25-Feb 11-11:45 | Cordova | Piper Chen Sings |
| 26-Feb 11-11:45 | Cordova | Piper Chen Sings |