What is the best classroom reading tracker for teachers?

bookshelves.me is a free classroom reading tracker that lets teachers assign books, monitor each student's reading progress in real time, and run reading challenges. Individual teacher accounts are free; school-wide plans start at $99/month for unlimited teachers and students.

How can I monitor whether my students are actually reading?

Students update their progress in bookshelves.me as they read (page numbers or percentage). Teachers see a real-time dashboard showing each student's current book, pages read this week, completion rate, and reading streaks. Reading journal entries verify comprehension.

Is bookshelves.me free for teachers?

Yes. Individual teacher accounts and student accounts are 100% free. Upgrade to a school plan ($99/month) for unlimited teachers, parent access, and school-wide analytics.

Can I assign different books to different students?

Yes. You can assign books to the whole class, to small groups, or to individual students. Each student sees their own assignments and due dates, and you see progress per assignment.

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Your classroom. Your books. Total visibility.

Stop wondering who's actually reading. Track, assign, and celebrate reading progress in real-time.

Assign books • Track reading progress • Build class libraries • Run reading challenges • See who needs help

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Sound familiar?

“Did you finish the book?”

You ask. They say yes. You suspect no. No way to actually verify reading progress.

“I forgot which book...”

You recommend a book. Student writes it on a sticky note. Sticky note disappears into the void.

“Reading is boring.”

Students read alone. No discussion. No social element. Reading feels like homework, not adventure.

Your classroom reading dashboard

One place to manage everything reading-related in your classroom.

Real-time Progress

See exactly where each student is. Who's on track, who's behind, who needs encouragement.

Class Libraries

Create reading lists for each unit. Required books, optional reads, extra credit. All organized.

Reading Groups

Split class into reading circles. Discussion threads keep conversations going between classes.

Assign & Track

Assign books with due dates. Get notified when students finish. No more chasing down reading logs.

Reading Journals

Students write reflections as they read. You see their thinking in real-time. Great for assessment.

Reading Challenges

Monthly challenges. Class competitions. Badges and streaks. Make reading feel like a game.

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Pre-built templates for common classroom setups. Just add your students.

Literature Circle

Small group reading with roles (summarizer, questioner, connector). Built-in discussion threads.

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Independent Reading

Track individual reading goals. Weekly check-ins. Student-choice book tracking.

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Book Club

Whole-class reads with discussion schedule. Chapter-by-chapter tracking.

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“I finally know who's actually reading.”

Before bookshelves.me, I had no idea if students were reading or just skimming. Now I see their progress in real-time. I can intervene early when someone falls behind. My class average went up 15%.

Maria Rodriguez

8th Grade English, Oakland Middle School