STARS / EPALA 2025

Students Taking Action Reading Solo / Élèves Prennent Action en Lecteur Autonome (STARS / EPALA) is a recreational reading program run by Terry James Resource Centre. The program encourages elementary students to explore accessible content formats and fulfill K-8 Literacy, ESL, and FSL curriculum expectations - all while reading for pleasure.

Classes track the minutes they spend reading Sora eBooks and audiobooks and/or Scholastic French digital magazines and submit their totals to TJRC to win prizes for their class, Learning Commons, or school - the more minutes spent reading, the more chances you have to win. The grand prize this year is a new 3D printer for the top reading school. Additional raffle prizes include curated book bundles and iPads for classroom libraries and/or Learning Commons. 

Learn more about how the STARS / EPALA program works - including the full program timeline, registration details, and tips for accessing eBooks and audiobooks - in the handbook below. 

Do students in your class need support accessing WiFi or a device for reading at home? Check out this Access Guide from the Guelph Wellington Digital Equity Coalition!