You know those photo challenges that periodically sweep through social media and require you to take and post a different picture every day? Here’s something much better: The Baltimore County Public Library is launching its #BWELLREAD program that includes monthly reading challenges. Think of it as a new year’s resolution for bibliophiles and reluctant readers alike, with hashtags.
Each month, participants choose their reading material based on the following monthly themes:
| January: | Read a book that was made into a movie |
| February: | Read a book written by a person of color |
| March: | Read a book with a one-word title |
| April: | Read a memoir or biography about a person who doesn’t look like you |
| May: | Read a book recommended by a friend |
| June: | Read a book about music |
| July: | Read a book set in a cold climate |
| August: | Read a book that teaches you something new |
| September: | Read a book you’ve always meant to read |
| October: | Read a creepy book |
| November: | Read a book you’ve heard nothing about |
| December: | Read a short story |
Participants then post a photo of themselves with the book they chose and the hashtag #BWELLREAD for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Two posts will be randomly chosen for the prize on the last business day of each month.
Books, prizes, and a resolution we can actually keep. Count us in!