
IDW Book Lists and Reading Challenge
Our book lists are in celebration of Canada’s International Development Week (IDW). We mark IDW with events, hearing from our members across the world and with our book lists!
Throughout February there are great (and tasty!) prizes to be won! Enter our book display contests and/or our student reading challenge to win. Find contest details below.
Contests and student reading challenge
February, also recognized as I Love to Read month, is the perfect time for all ages to explore global perspectives and social issues through reading. In celebration of reading there are great (and tasty!) prizes to be won! Enter our book display contests and/or our student reading challenge to win.
Find contest details below or get in touch with us for more information by email info@mcic.ca.
Librarians: create a book display to win
We kindly ask you to display the MCIC poster and book list(s) in your library during February. If possible, please include some of the books from the list in your display. You are also welcome to include your favourite titles that focus on global perspectives or social justice issues. Be as creative with your display as you’d like!
For inspiration, check out East Selkirk Middle School's 2024 display (photo), which shows off a delicious looking pizza to inspire reading.
Public libraries
Email a photo of your display to sustainability@mcic.ca to be entered to win. The winning libraries will receive a basket of Fairtrade goodies for your staff room.
MCIC will select two winners. The first winner will be selected by random draw. The second winner will be chosen, so go all out. The most creative display wins!
School libraries
Email a photo of your display to youth@mcic.ca to be entered to win.
Winners will receive their choice of two books from our 2025 book list. Winners will be selected by random draw of all entries.
Display contests are open to Manitoba libraries only. School and public display contests run February 1-18, 2025. MCIC will contact winners by February 24, 2025. Failure to respond may result in forfeiture. A library may only win one prize.
Teachers and students: read to win
Share the book list with your class and encourage students to get reading. This is an individual challenge but the prize is for the whole class so the more students who read, the greater the chance everyone has to win!
How to enter:
1. When a student finishes a book from our book list, share the QR code found on the student poster or link to the form.
Note: this challenge is open to all grades (K-Grade 12). For younger grades, a teacher may complete the questionnaire on behalf of their class after reading a book from the list together.
2. The student fills out a short questionnaire about the book they read.
3. Repeat! Students can enter up to five times - one entry per book.
4. Eat pizza! Winning students will receive a pizza party for their whole class.
Reading challenge is open to Manitoba students only. Contest closes February 28th, 2025. MCIC reserves the right to disqualify incomplete entries. Student winners will be chosen randomly. Winners will be contacted through their teacher by March 7th, 2025. Date and time of pizza party to be determined.
Resource Package
Our resource package, for schools and libraries, includes curated book lists for all reading levels. We encourage students and all Manitobans to explore global perspectives and social issues through reading.
You could print your own resource package or request a package from us. We will send it to you at no cost!
The resource package includes:
- A student poster (17”x23”) that includes information on our February student reading challenge.
- Reading List for Global Students. Books are organized by grade (K-12).
- Reading List for Global Citizens.
Optional:
- A poster (11”x17”) featuring books for global citizens.
- Multimedia List for Global Citizens. It includes podcasts and other digital formats for alternative ways to learn, connect and engage.
Have comments or suggestions? Get in touch with us!
Save the date - Danny Ramadan is coming!
You may have noticed that we featured award-winning author Danny Ramadan on both student and general reading lists. This isn’t a coincidence! We're thrilled to announce that we are bringing Danny to Manitoba and you're invited.
Join us at The Forks Market in Winnipeg on Thursday, February 6th. Learn more about the event and get tickets.