Star Wars Reads returns this month for its 15th year, running through till October 31st, celebrating the power of storytelling and inspiring readers of all ages.
Before Star Wars became a captivating film or a franchise full of galaxy-spanning series, it all began with a simple tale of a brave farm boy, a resilient princess, and the Jedi who changed their lives.
“For nearly 50 years, Star Wars stories have connected generations of readers through unforgettable characters, grand adventures, and incredible formats. Star Wars Reads is an opportunity to celebrate that legacy, the power of reading, and welcome readers of all ages into a galaxy far, far away,” says Michael Siglain, creative director of Lucasfilm Publishing. “Partnering with organizations like First Book expands access to books and educational resources for fans of all ages, and helps readers to find their own Star Wars story.”
During the campaign, Star Wars Reads will also support under-resourced communities across the country by providing book donations, classroom resources, and activity kits. In collaboration with children’s literacy nonprofit First Book, Disney Publishing will help provide 500 eligible educators with a Star Wars Reads Educator Toolkit, along with a $100 gift certificate to access books from the First Book Marketplace. Also new this year, Penguin Random House Children’s Books will donate books to First Book, helping expand access to Star Wars titles.
Read on for more highlights, and our official list of suggested books and comics to encourage everyone from early readers to lifelong fans to explore the expanded galaxy of Star Wars books.
• In addition to visiting schools in the Greater New York area, Ahmed Best will join select Star Warstalent at New York Comic Con for the “Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away…” panel and signing on October 9, 2026 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Later that evening, Forbidden Planet NYC will host Best and fellow authors Charles Soule, Will Sliney, Ethan Sacks, Delilah S. Dawson, Kiersten White, Chris Kempshall, and Kristin Baver for a public autograph signing from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Educators and students are invited to participate a nationwide classroom reading challenge from Epic Books For Kids for a chance to earn exclusive prizes and experiences.
• For more than 25 years, Disney has supported First Book, providing millions of books to help expand access to books and educational resources through the First Book Network of more than 600,000 educators and the children they serve in low-income communities across the country. Find additional Star Wars Reads details here.
Star Wars Reads honors the magic of reading through a commitment to inspiring the next generation of storytellers and innovators. The campaign — focused on the power of storytelling and community building for the Lucasfilm Publishing program — includes coloring pages, games, trivia, printable keepsakes, and crafting activities.
Head to StarWars.com to learn about more ways to celebrate Star Wars Reads.
