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Reading Challenge

Library Toolkit

The USDA Forest Service is excited to collaborate with public library systems across the country on the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge in celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday.

This program is designed to be a fun and easy way to engage children in reading about wildfire prevention, forests, and natural resource careers, while exploring their local environment.

Thank you to the Georgia Public Library Service for helping to develop this program.

Use these marketing messages, graphics, and promotional materials to implement the program. Note: No alterations or variations should be made to graphics or promotional materials.

Remember to bookmark this page for easy access!

Please reach out to Mandy Scott at amanda.scott@usda.gov with questions.

NEW! School Library Resources

School Library Reading Log

  • School Libraries Reading Log

    • School Library Certificate of Completion

  • School Libraries Certificate of Completion

    • Download poster, bookmark, sticker, and button designs

    Poster

  • Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Poster

    • Bookmarks

  • Bookmarks Smokey Reading Challenge 2023 Final .png

    • Sticker & Button

  • Smokey Bear's Reading Challenge Sticker

    • Download reading challenge log, incentive items, Smokey’s Reading List, and Games

    Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Log

  • Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Log

    • Smokey's Reading List

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    • Incentive Items

    Physical incentive items can be ordered at a low cost through www.symbols.gov or at no cost through https://www.naturalinquirer.org/.

    Free printable incentive items are below.

    Flat Smokey

  • Flat Smokey

    • Coloring Pages

    Completion Certificate

  • Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Certificate of Completion

    • Write to Smokey

  • Smokey Letter.PNG

    • Natural Inquirer Coloring Books

    “Pin the Hat on Smokey” Game

    Social Media Messages

    Use and customize these messages to help promote the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge to your community.

    Social Media Graphics

  • Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Social Media Graphic 1 - Join Smokey in learning about wildfires and the environment. Read books, take action, and have fun! And remember: only you can prevent wildfires.

  • Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Social Media Graphic 2 - Join Smokey in learning about wildfires and the environment. Read books, take action, and have fun! And remember: only you can prevent wildfires.

  • Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Social Media Graphic 3 - Join Smokey in learning about wildfires and the environment. Read books, take action, and have fun! And remember: only you can prevent wildfires.

    • Digital Signs 

    Use these graphics on digital screens to raise awareness of the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge program.

    These images can also be resized to use in social media posts or on your website. Graphic size: 1920px X 1280px

  • Digital Signs: Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday

  • Digital Signs 2: Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday

    • Online Platform App Graphics

    Graphic dimensions: 920px x 351px.

  • Online Reading Challenge Platform Graphic: Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday