Requirement

3. Read four different types of books, and respond to each

Required

Such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction or biographies. For each book, do one of three things.

Note. One of 3(a), 3(b) or 3(c) for each of the four books, so four in all. The badge does not require the same one for every book.

Tip. Start reading early. Requirement 3 is four books, requirement 4 a how-to book or magazine with a project from it, and requirement 5 two more sources. Ask your counselor and your parent or guardian at the start about the project in 4 and the service activity in 6, which both need their permission.

What this is made of

3(a). Write a review of the book
3(b). Watch a movie based on the book, and compare them
3(c). Give a book talk

Where this step comes from

Reading Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 3 · Asks for four different types of books, and one of (a) to (c) "for each book you have read".

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