Stephen M. Waldron
Elementary Literacy & Title Coordinator
Springfield School District
Springfield, Pennsylvania

“The 100 Book Challenge program is one of the finest and most positive approaches to literacy that I have seen. Its simplicity and yet depth hold promise for true literacy gains which go beyond tests, classrooms, or schools and to the very heart of the child.”

Peter Stewart, Principal
Sidney Elementary School
Sidney, New York

“The 100 Book Challenge Reading Program has made our school a real learning community. Students are developing a love of reading, which is essential to helping them become life-long learners.”

Professor Tom Gill
Department of Literacy
West Chester University
West Chester, Pennsylvania

“The 100 Book Challenge provides the necessary independent reading, whether used as a stand-alone program or in concert with any instructional reading program.”

Gar Underwood, Vice-Principal
Hilton Head Elementary School
Hilton Head, South Carolina

“This is the third year we have been involved in the program, and our teachers rave about the books and how it has improved our school's literacy level.”

Mel Pepper, Reading Specialist
Langhorne, Pennsylvania

“In 30 years as a reading specialist, I have never seen any program that appeals to children and parents as this one does. It gives the children a feeling of control and ownership over their progress. They know what they have to do to advance. They are very proud of themselves and their accomplishments. The children ask when they are going to start 100 Book Challenge. They love the program. Parents like the Skills Cards as they are a guide for working with their children.”

Ellen Mouillesseaux, Teacher
Binghamton, New York

“The 100 Book Challenge program is a wonderful program. It was the ‘missing piece' to my reading instruction. It is a program that empowers children to become confident independent readers. The 100 Book Challenge also helps develop a passion for daily reading. I have first graders who are excited about reading and beg to take books home!”

Katie Griffin, Teacher
South San Francisco, California

“I have been teaching for seven years, and I love using the 100 Book Challenge in my classroom! It motivates my students and their parents, and it makes me a better teacher because I can differentiate my instruction. Thank you for creating such a wonderful program that has helped so many students in our school become readers.”

Kathleen Dempsey, Teacher
Chichester, Pennsylvania

“My Title I students were motivated to read every day to keep up with their classmates. They were not satisfied to be one or two levels behind. The friendly and positive competition was helpful. My Title I students read more fluently and improved more than any first grade class I have taught.”

Eileen Spagnola, Principal
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Kearny School has become a community of learners as the 100 Book Challenge created a love affair with reading for our students. With the help of our coaches (parents, students and community partnerships), our students have achieved higher levels in reading as well as improved their confidence and self-esteem in all academic areas.”

Susan Hendery, Principal
Binghamton, New York

“As an educator for 31 years, I have always placed the highest priority on programs that promote reading at home, as well as in school. The 100 Book Challenge program is by far the most effective model I have used in encouraging students to read daily. The children love it!”

Shelby A. Ness, Teacher
Goode Elementary
York, Pennsylvania

“As an emergent and early reader, it must be wonderful to have so many books at your level. A child can choose a book with the confidence that it can be read and that he or she will not be overwhelmed by what they don't know.”

Kara Hastings, Teacher
Binghamton, New York

“The parents are enjoying reading with their children at home. I have 100% participation. The children are excited and anxious to get new books each day. I have more children reading this year than ever before. The books are wonderful and help build confidence in reading.”

Shelby A. Ness, Teacher
Goode Elementary
York, Pennsylvania

“As an emergent and early reader, it must be wonderful to have so many books at your level. A child can choose a book with the confidence that it can be read and that he or she will not be overwhelmed by what they don't know.”

Kara Hastings, Teacher
Binghamton, New York

“The parents are enjoying reading with their children at home. I have 100% participation. The children are excited and anxious to get new books each day. I have more children reading this year than ever before. The books are wonderful and help build confidence in reading.”

Nelia M. Wilson, Teacher
Chichester, Pennsylvania

“Whenever the students are finished their classwork, they want to read and read. Their first choice is reading the books. Their attitudes toward reading are very positive. There has been an increase in reading and skills.”

Judy Crozzier, Teacher
Chichester, Pennsylvania

“100 Book Challenge books are inviting, and the leveling made each child a ‘successful' reader. The books covered a wide variety of subjects that frequently triggered interest in further reading.”

W. Meredith School
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“The 100 Book Challenge harnesses competitive spirit to reach unprecedented levels of accomplishment.”

Mrs. Reid, Teacher
Chichester, Pennsylvania

“[The students] love to read the books. Some of them sleep with their medals!”

Elena Cianelli, Teacher
Chichester, Pennsylvania

“100 Book Challenge has enhanced the motivation and enthusiasm for reading among my students. It has also allowed them to read more independently and gain confidence in their ability to read independently.”

Stacey Morey, Teacher
Chichester, Pennsylvania

“I have enjoyed this program very much. I don't think that I've ever heard the children read to me as much as this year. This program has allowed me to know my children as ‘readers'.”