IditaRead Challenge: Kids Race to Nome via Books
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Kids in Alaska race to Nome through the IditaRead Challenge, logging miles with every minute spent reading. Sixth graders in Girdwood have been participating for nearly two decades, with schools tracking progress on walls adorned with checkpoints. Students eagerly dive into books, aiming for at least thirty minutes a day. The challenge was inspired by a top Iditarod racers mom, a teacher, to foster a love for reading. Other schools are preparing to join the fun next February, with mushers emphasizing the importance of lifelong reading habits.
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