STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge

The recommended reading lists for the STEAM reading challenge include picture books like "Cicada Symphony" by children's book author Sue Fliess.

Fourth STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge adds new partners ahead of launch

Madeline Gray September 16, 2025

Before kicking off on Oct. 3, the annual S.T.E.A.M. Race to Space Reading Challenge has welcomed three new science-focused partner organizations to offer unique prizes, educational supports and new ways to inspire young readers.

Twelve Orange County students take a private tour of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory last month as part of their raffle reward for participating in the STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge.

Orange County students launch into learning with NASA JPL tour

Madeline Gray July 14, 2025

Twelve Orange County students got to visit NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab after crushing their reading goals in the STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge, a countywide literacy initiative designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

Weekly roundup: El Modena High celebrates success of alum Freddie Freeman, San Clemente students pledge to living drug-free, and more

Madeline Gray November 1, 2024

Before he was named MVP of the 2024 MLB World Series on Wednesday, Freddie Freeman honed his baseball skills as...

Fourth STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge adds new partners ahead of launch

Orange County students launch into learning with NASA JPL tour

Weekly roundup: El Modena High celebrates success of alum Freddie Freeman, San Clemente students pledge to living drug-free, and more

Reading challenge rolls out next week, inspiring OC students through STEAM-focused books

STEAM reading challenge for students prepares to launch this fall

Weekly roundup: STEM reading challenge takes off, Irvine music instructor named Teacher of the Year, and more

Orange County Children’s Book Festival to promote diversity in literacy