Young Adult Pride Reading Challenge (ages 13-19)

Next date: Monday, 24 February 2025 | 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Celebrate pride through the power of stories! Woollahra Libraries’ Young Adult Pride Reading Challenge runs from 10 February to 16 March, inviting readers aged 13–19 to explore diverse LGBTQIA+ books, complete fun activities, and earn pride-themed badges through the Beanstack app.

Register here

This challenge is all about discovering new voices, celebrating identity, and connecting with a community of readers. Plus, everyone who takes part goes in the draw to win great prizes from Yo-Chi and and the The Bookshop Darlinghurst.

Looking for inspiration?

Explore our recommended reading lists featuring powerful stories about love, identity, and belonging: 

Audiobooks (Young Adult Pride Reading 2025)(PDF, 3MB)

Comics & Graphic Novels (Young Adult Pride Reading 2025)(PDF, 4MB)

Non Fiction ages 13-19 (Young Adult Pride Reading 2025)(PDF, 3MB)

Older Readers ages 15+ (Young Adult Pride Reading 2025)(PDF, 3MB)

Younger Readers ages 12-15 (Young Adult Pride Reading 2025)(PDF, 3MB)

Picks from The Bookshop Darlinghurst (Young Adult Pride Reading 2025)(PDF, 5MB)

The challenge ends on Sunday, 16 March, with winners announced by Friday, 21 March. Log your reading via Beanstack and start today!

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Location

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, #1, Double Bay, View Map