The Anaheim Ducks and Orange County Public Libraries once again present Wild Wing's Winter Reading Challenge, a six-week reading program designed to inspire young readers across Orange County.
Open to children ages 4-12, participants track their reading minutes throughout the winter while earning Anaheim Ducks-themed incentives and building lifelong reading habits. Parents and caregivers may read with and on behalf of children who are not yet independent readers.
Information on Wild Wing's Winter Reading Challenge 2026 Coming Soon!
To celebrate the launch of Wild Wing's Winter Reading Challenge, the Anaheim Ducks and Orange County Public Libraries will host two Faceoff for Literacy kickoff events at select library locations. Families can enjoy hockey-themed activities, games, crafts, author presentations, and a special appearance by Wild Wing, while learning more about the program and registering for the challenge.
Join us this winter as we combine the excitement of Ducks hockey with the power of reading.
Monday, December 8, 2025
Author Ben Clanton - complimentary books available
Ben Clanton is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series whose picture books include the Ploof series (with Andy Chou Musser) and the Tater Tales series.
Illustrator Dom Granato – complimentary books available
Dom Granato is the illustrator of the book I Can Play Too. An artist and a hockey player, he grew up making art everywhere and anywhere. He makes art for a living and still plays hockey on an LGBTQ+ team in San Francisco, because he can play too.
