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The 2026 FOLD Reading Challenge will now be hosted on Beanstack!

Free for all readers, FOLD on Beanstack is a community platform that will enliven your reading experience. You can log your daily reading by pages or minutes to maintain reading streaks. You can join a variety of reading challenges that encourage you to read more and read more diversely. As you complete each challenge and activity, you can earn badges, certificates, and even prizes!

Join the FOLD reading community on Beanstack as we encourage each other to read throughout 2026!

It is easy and quick to register for a Beanstack account. Here’s how!

1. Visit FOLD on Beanstack.
2. Click Register an Individual or Family.
3. When asked whether you have previously used Beanstack to participate in a reading challenge, click NO.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to create an account.

Once you create an account and sign in, you will see all available challenges. Click on a challenge to read the description, then click Join Challenge to register.

Each challenge has a series of badges based on amount read or types of books read. To earn a badge, click on the badge and answer the questions listed.

To log your reading, click the Log Reading button on the top left of the screen. You can log by minutes read or by pages read.

You can add friends by sharing your friend code or entering a friend code.

All your friends will be listed in a leaderboard, and they will be able to see the books you’ve logged. You can remove friends at any time. 

1. Do I have to pay to join Beanstack?

No! Beanstack is completely free for all FOLD readers.

2. What if I’m not able to join Beanstack? Can I still participate in the FOLD Reading Challenge?

Yes, absolutely! Monthly Reading Challenge blogs and book recommendations will still be posted to our website and shared on social media. You can also sign up for the FOLD Reading Challenge newsletter to receive the challenge directly in your inbox on the first of each month.

Find more FAQs on Beanstack.