The FOLD Kids Challenge

What are you reading? Who’s missing? The FOLD Kids Reading Challenge is a “kid/teen-friendly” version of the main FOLD challenge that encourages younger book lovers to diversify their reading by asking one important question: Who’s missing?

Each year, FOLD Kids releases a twelve-challenge list in January, focusing on one challenge per month for the duration of the year. Every month, a blog post compiled by one of our FOLD Planning Advisory Team members will include a list of recommended titles. The recommendations will provide three suggestions: a picture book, a middle grade or chapter book, and a Young Adult title, that corresponds to the challenge being explored.

For readers who may not read as many titles throughout the year, pick a few challenges that will enrich your reading list and your life.

As we say at the FOLD, diversity always takes more work…but it always reaps better results. So grab a book whether it’s in print, digital or in audio, and get reading. Be sure to check back here for more!

January: A book by an Asian Canadian author about love

February: A book by a Caribbean Canadian author

March: A book inspired by a true story by a transgender author

April: A book in verse by an author from a marginalized community

May: A book by a Brampton author

June: A book by a Métis author

July: A comic by an author from a Marginalized Community

August: A fantastical book by a queer Canadian author

September: A book based on a true story by a Black author

October: A book featuring creatures by a Woman of Colour

November: A book by a disabled author

December: A book by a Jewish author

Download the 2025 FOLD Kids Challenge poster and join our mailing list to receive emails with our monthly suggested reads.