WorldWide IDEA's Idita-Read

Idita-Read.org is an online reading-incentive event for K-12 students that mirrors Alaska's annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Stories from the Trail

Featuring 2010 Idita-Read.org team participants and activities

Updated 07/12/10

On the Trail 1,821

Trail Leaders

Name Team Mileage
Jr.Top Dogs1,110
XandiLong Haulers1,107
Meadow M.Eagle Mushers1,105
Jack t.Long Haulers1,105
Travis E.Mustang Racers1,100
Trail Stats »
Race Finishers 1,478

Recent Finishers

Name Team Region
Paul T.Kotlik FalconsAK
LucaKaren VerhamCA
Gage J.Snow BlizzardsWI
Kiley H.Bernie BrewerWI
Andrew J.Mighty MushersWI
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»» (award-winning children's author) — Team (MT): The Snow Racers

»» — Teams (WA): The Slushers, The Nerd Heard, and The Terminators

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Recent Book Reviews

Total Reviews 3,955
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Reviewer: Mariah J.
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Kickoff!
Reviewer: M-Zach L.
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The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes (A Calvin And Hobbes Treasury)
Reviewer: Jena L.
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Schoolyard Rhymes: Kids' Own Rhymes for Rope-Skipping, Hand Clapping, Ball Bouncing, and Just Plain Fun
Reviewer: Chey B.
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The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures, No. 4)
Reviewer: Timmy H.
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2010 Race: March 6 - April 30; Training Opens: February 1

Next Race Starts: March 5, 2011

Total Race Mileage

3,160,036

Event Blog

Updates by Kersch, Event Coordinator

2010 Race Wrap-up

Monday, May 24, 2010

Teachers and students have been tying up the last loose ends of the school year as the spring term yields to summer break. The Idita-Read.org crew has also been wrapping up some final details over . Our Team Managers have reported the success of their event-end celebrations and many have also provided us with some helpful feedback so that we can make Idita-Read.org even better for 2011. Thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm and dedication!

Meanwhile, I have compiled the 2010 race statistics:

  • Participating students: 3,299 (20% more than last year!)
  • Teams: 151
  • Total race mileage (minutes reading): 3,160,036 (33% more than last year!)
  • Total Book Reviews: 1,883
  • Regions represented: 29 U.S. states + 5 countries

Furthermore, about 5% more participants reached the Finish Line during the 2010 race than last year. I think that was due to... read complete entry

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