Parents and teachers – looking for a fun challenge to encourage your kids to read? The Scripps National Spelling Bee’s official book club, the Bee’s Bookshelf, is kicking off 2018 with a challenge for kids to read a new book each month. Subscribers will receive a newsletter with exclusive bonus material directly from authors, spelling lists and creative activities. Sign up to join the Bee’s Bookshelf at spellingbee.com/bookshelf and take the reading challenge. | Scripps National Spelling Bee

The winner of this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee is Zaila Avant-garde, the competition's first African American winner. The 14-year-old from Louisiana went up against 208 other spellers for the title. | AJ

3.9K views · 154 reactions | Can you believe the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee concluded a month ago? Watch the moment Speller 133 Zaila Avant-garde became the Bee's first winner from Louisiana and the first Black American winner by correctly spelling the word "Murraya." Leave a  in the comments if you were inspired by her win! #spellingbee #ZailaAndTheBee | Scripps National Spelling Bee | Facebook