Choose the books your family loves—picture books, chapter books, holiday classics, or an old favorite—and read together whenever it fits your day. Little listeners, brand-new readers, and big bookworms all belong here. Every story you share becomes part of your family’s Christmas memories.
Any book you love
Every age & reading level
Read at your own pace
A Little Christmas Surprise
Every Great Story Begins with a Little Magic.
Open a gift to discover a fun reading idea for your family.
Your Christmas Reading Surprise!
Sample ideas just for fun—your family can read any way you like.
How It Works
Your 20-Day Christmas Adventure
Read together for 20 days, from November 30 through December 19. Then, on December 20, we celebrate together.
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Start Here
Your Invitation Awaits
Sign up and get ready for your family’s Christmas reading adventure.
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Nov. 30 – Dec. 19
Let the Stories Begin
Choose books your family loves and enjoy reading together.
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Every Reading Day
Collect the Magic
Mark each reading day and watch your adventure unfold.
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Dec. 20
Celebrate Together
Join the magical Christmas celebration on December 20.
20 Reading Days
Nov. 30 – Dec. 19
Day 1 through Day 20. December 20 is the celebration, not a reading day.
Day 1Day 20Days 1–10Days 11–20
Celebration
Dec. 20
Free Printables
Your Christmas Reading Kit Awaits!
Everything your family needs to make reading part of the Christmas magic. Download your free tracker and bookmark, grab your favorite books, and get ready for 20 days of reading adventures!
Free
20-Day Reading Tracker
Follow your reading adventure from November 30 through December 19. Color a star each day you read!
Free to download. No sign-up needed. Join the Reading Challenge to get start details and Dec. 20 updates.
Reading Inspiration
Every Great Adventure Starts With a Story.
There’s no required reading list. Choose the stories your young reader already loves—or use these ideas to discover something new together.
Christmas & Holiday Stories
Find a story that brings a little extra magic to the season.
Try a family idea
Turn off the lamps and read a holiday story by the glow of the Christmas tree lights.
Laugh-Out-Loud Reads
Choose something funny that makes reading together feel like fun.
Try a family idea
Give every character a silly voice—and let your young reader pick yours!
Big Adventures
Explore new places, characters, and worlds together.
Try a family idea
After reading, draw a map of the story’s world together—real or imagined.
Family & Friendship
Choose stories that can spark conversations about the people we care about.
Try a family idea
Share one way a character reminded you of someone you love.
Library Surprise
Let your young reader choose something completely new on your next library visit.
Try a family idea
Visit your local library and let someone in your family choose a book for you!
Better Together
The Magic Is Better Together.
Every family has a story to tell. This Christmas, we’re bringing families together through books, imagination, and the joy of reading.
Coming Soon
The Christmas Reading Village
Share reading moments, discover favorite books, and celebrate together.
The Final Celebration
20 Days of Stories.One Magical Celebration.
December 20, 2026
A separate celebration day, after the 20 reading days end on December 19.
Families are invited to celebrate their reading journey together at The Magical Christmas Experience—a festive celebration filled with stories, imagination, family activities, and Christmas magic.
Your Family’s Christmas Reading Adventure Starts Here.
Join us for 20 days of stories, imagination, and Christmas magic. It’s free to participate, and every family can enjoy the adventure at their own pace.
You’ll receive:
Challenge Start Details
Reading Tracker
Family Reading Ideas
Event Updates
✨ Plus a special delivery from Jay the moment you sign up!
Yes. The 20-Day Holiday Reading Challenge is free for families to participate in.
Do we have to read a specific book?
No. There is no required reading list. Families can choose whatever gets their young reader excited about reading. Jay’s Magical Christmas Truck Adventure is one option, but it is not required.
How long should we read each day?
There is no required amount of time or number of pages. Read for a few minutes or settle in for a longer story—the goal is simply to make time for reading together.
Who can participate?
Families and young readers are at the heart of the challenge, and schools, classrooms, libraries, and community organizations are welcome to participate too.
What if we miss a day?
Just keep reading. The challenge is meant to encourage connection and a love of reading—not create pressure. Missing a day does not mean starting over.
Can schools, libraries, and community groups participate?
Yes. Schools, libraries, classrooms, and community organizations can use the challenge to encourage young readers and bring families together around books and stories.
No. The Magical Christmas Experience is an optional celebration that brings the 20-day journey to a close. Families can complete the Reading Challenge whether or not they attend.
Join the Magic
Make Reading Part of the Magic This Christmas.
Bring your family together, encourage a young reader, and make room for stories this holiday season.
