Forge Kid Book Challenge
Sun, Feb 01
|Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center
Connect with history and win treats by reading an action-packed book set during the American Revolution.
Time & Location
Feb 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – Feb 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main St, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
About the event
The Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center is launching a special Book Challenge for students in grades 4–8 in celebration of America 250 and Black History Month this February.
Running throughout February, the challenge features Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson—an exciting, action-packed historical novel that follows a young African American boy serving in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Grounded in real historical documents and firsthand accounts, Forge offers young readers a meaningful way to reflect on the people and experiences that shaped America’s birth.
Each week, students can answer questions from designated sections of the book. Those who answer correctly will receive a coupon for a treat from Jeremiah’s Ice. Copies of Forge will also be available for purchase in the museum gift shop while supplies last. Check your local libraries for copies to borrow as well!
Forge Part 1 | Chapters 1-15
February 1-7:
Read chapters 1-15. Turn in your…