In 2024-25, Mathical Books invites U.S. educators at public, private, and charter schools in PreK through 8th Grade to sign your classrooms up to join the first ever Mathical Readathon! You can sign up anytime in the 2024-25 school year for this free, fun event:
This toolkit provides a list of resources available for registered participants, with more content added each month from September 2024 through June 2025. Additional details are covered in the Readathon FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), or you can contact us at mathical@slmath.org.
Exploring the Mathical Booklist
The Mathical Readathon is all about reading and sharing any of the 152 books that have been named a Mathical Award Winner or Honor Book since 2015. (Even more winners will be announced in early 2025!)
- Explore all Mathical winning books or search the Mathical List by grade level
- Download the grade-level Mathical Booklists
- Explore all Mathical winning books with educator resources via TeachingBooks.net (both free content and subscription-based content)
- View Mathical titles with free educator reading guides created by Mathical partner organizations
- See a list of Mathical books which have Spanish language translations
- Most Mathical titles are available for purchase through the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Bookshop.org store
- You may also find Mathical titles at your local library, school library, or other sources.
Free Readathon Resources
Readathon Classroom Printables
Free classroom printables, featuring student reading records, classroom reading counter, and coloring pages, designed by Mathical author Lalena Fisher (Friends Beyond Measure)!
Readathon Participation Graphics
Free graphics to share on class or school websites or newsletters sharing Readathon participation and milestones achieved.
Powers of Ten: What’s It All About?
Learn about the mathematical idea of powers of 10 and exponents – or how a small number can grow and grow! Check out these short videos, Mathical books, and activities.
Educator Reading Guides
These reading guides are designed for parents, librarians, after-school caregivers, and educators of all stripes.
Mathical Books en español: Spanish Translations & Reading Guides
A list of Mathical award-winning titles with Spanish language translations available and/or bilingual English-Spanish content, current to the best knowledge of the Mathical team.
Readathon Mini News
Archive of monthly mini newsletters shared with registered Readathon participants, including classroom activities and more!