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It's free and simple to register. Simply click here and fill out a few details to be part of the challenge. Don't forget to blow the dust off your to-be-read pile!
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Read 5 books in 30 days!
The World's Coolest Readathon is a free mental health event that occurs every year between the 1st and 30th of September and was created to get more people reading to reduce stress and support positive mental health.
Participants read 5 books (of their choosing) in 30 days, representing the almost 30% of Australians that suffer in silence due to a form of mental illness over the course of their life.
How the challenge works!
Register
Share
Spread the word far and wide, share your fundraising and books you are reading to raise funds for a great charity and start a conversation about the importance of reading and mental health.
Read
Read and share the books you are planning to conquer on Instagram at Brothers and Books. Stay up to date with what everyone else is reading through the Goodreads App.
Register to win great prizes!
Win a $1,000 book voucher or cash!
Win a $500 voucher to Davo's Tackle
Win $500 of supplements from GetSome Au!
Win a limited edition reading Shirt!
Read 5 Books in 30 Days from 01 - 30 Sep 2024!
Take on our challenges to win great prizes!
Share what you are reading with #TWCR
Follow the socials to keep up to date with the challenge!
Your impact since 2021
How reading supports mental health
Stress
Reading reduces stress levels significantly, with just six minutes of reading capable of lowering stress by up to 68%.
Mindfulness
Reading fosters mindfulness, promoting present-moment awareness and focus which leads to a significant reduction in depression and loneliness.
Sleep
Engaging in reading improves sleep quality significantly, with readers experiencing 30% better sleep which is vital for positive mental health.
Readathon Impact
The world's coolest readathon was established in 2021 and to date has donated over $210,000 to charities since its inception.
It has established 96 community libraries around Australia, with the goal of utilising reading or 'bibliotherapy' to decrease stress and support organisational mental health.
This year all funds will go towards mental health programs including our speeches to schools, libraries and support to our ADF and emergency service heroes.
This year all funds will go towards mental health programs including our speeches to schools, libraries and support to our ADF and emergency service heroes.
Get the Goodreads app to track your progress!
✅ Record your books
✅ Be a part of the community
✅ See what others are reading
✅ Find your next read
✅ Join in on the fun
✅ Get reading
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FAQs
What is the World's Coolest Readathon and #TWCR?
The World's Coolest Readathon is a virtual community event. We aim to encourage reading in teams to reduce stress and promote positive mental health all over Australia
TWCR is a challenge to read five books in 30 days, occurring between the 1st and 30th of September. However, feel free to start whenever you like - and keep it going!
How will I receIve my prize if I win a challenge or shirt?
If you win a challenge or raise enough money to win the shirt, you will receive a message notification via email and the prize will be sent to the address that you have registered.
How many books do I need to read?
Read any 5 books. Log them in our Goodreads group, share them to your social media and add them to your profile through creating a blog post!
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! All donations this year above $2 are tax deductible and go towards our charity of choice, Brothers and Books.
Brothers and Books establish community libraries for defence personnel, emergency responders and Australian community groups. You can find out more about them at www.brothersnbooks.com!
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