Extreme Book Nerd

50 books. 50 categories. 50 weeks.

2024 Challenge – Official Rules

  • The Extreme Book Nerd challenge runs from Jan. 2 - Dec. 20, 2024.
  • Record one category per book for a total of 50 books in 50 weeks. You cannot use the same book for multiple categories. 
    • All books read for the challenge need to be recorded in your Extreme Book Nerd reading log (physically or digitally) with the title and author for each book listed with each category. 
    • Books for other reading programs, book clubs, and school assignments can be counted toward this challenge as long as they fit into one of the categories and are finished by Dec. 20, 2024. 
    • Books in any format (eBooks, eAudiobooks, Audiobooks, etc.) may be counted toward the challenge. 
    • Books must be 6th grade reading level or higher to count toward the challenge. To check if your title is rated for grade 6 or higher, we suggest using the Scholastic Book Wizard tool. 
  • Meridian cardholders who finish the challenge by Dec. 20, 2024, will receive an exclusive prize (which will be announced on Jan. 2). Finishers have the option of switching their current library card to the exclusive “black card.”
    • Only Meridian Library District cardholders are eligible to win the completion prize. 

Beanstack

This year, we're using Beanstack as our online platform for Extreme Book Nerd! Learn more about how to get started.

You can also download the Beanstack app for Apple or Android devices. 

Have You Completed the 2024 EBN Challenge?

Congratulations! Please fill out the form below to record your completion, regardless of whether you tracked your reading in a booklet or on Beanstack.

2024 Completion Form

Facebook group

Connect with other Extreme Book Nerds on Facebook! Get book recommendations, share your favorite reads, and ask questions.

Have an EBN question?

If your question isn't addressed in the FAQs on this page, please reach out at EBN@mld.org. 

Extreme Book Nerd FAQs

Adults and teens (13+). Participants from outside the Meridian Library District are not eligible to receive a prize. Only Meridian Library District cardholders may receive an exclusive “Black Card” library card.

You have the option to either register on Beanstack for our online tracking system OR request a print booklet and sign up via the Extreme Book Nerd Registration form. If you have previously received a booklet please choose the location that you received it at as your pick up location.

As quickly as you complete the challenge, as long as the books were read during the Extreme Book Nerd Challenge time frame (Jan. 2 - Dec. 20, 2024).

Participants may register from Jan. 2 - Sept. 1, 2024.

You may register if you will turn 13 by the end of registration, Sept. 1, 2024.

Yes, as long as they were started on or after Jan. 2, 2024.

If you feel that a book fits a category, then record it in your reading log. If you’re not sure which category to use, ask a library staff member.

Nope! Those are only there to give you some ideas. Feel free to read whatever you like that fits the category.

Books need to be of Middle Grade level or higher. To check if your title is rated for grade 6 or higher, we suggest using the Scholastic Book Wizard tool.

You may complete the categories in any order, as long as all 50 categories are completed by Dec. 20, 2024.

You've completed the 2024 Extreme Book Nerd Challenge! Congratulations! Please fill out this form to record your completion, regardless of whether you tracked your reading in a booklet or on Beanstack.

Once the challenge ends on Dec. 20, 2024, library staff will tally completion records and prepare the prize order. Because prizes will be custom ordered and printed, they will not be available for pick-up until at least Feb. 2025.