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Charlie’s Reading Challenge is BACK!
August 10, 2021 | General
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State Athletics is happy to announce the return of Charlie's Reading Challenge, beginning Sept. 6 and running through Oct. 5. Local elementary schools are eligible to participate.
Charlie Cardinal's challenge, if you choose to accept, is for students to read four books at their reading level and approved by their teacher by Oct. 5. Charlie will provide a keepsake bookmark to each student who completes the program and access to complimentary tickets to the Oct. 23 Ball State football game against Miami or the Oct. 30 women's volleyball match against Miami.
For questions about Charlie's Reading Challenge, please click on the provided link: Charlie's Reading Challenge! or contact Suzie Jones, Project Coordinator, Office of Community Engagement, at 765-285-2772 or by email.
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