Requirements August 1929 until June 1931

1. Read at least one book a month for a year after becoming a Second Class Scout, including among the twelve books read three standard works and three on some phase of Scouting. Present a list of books read.

2. Present a book review or tell which books he likes best and why.

3. Describe the character he liked best in his fictional reading.

4. If a library is available, have a membership card, which must be presented.

5. List several books he plans to read in the next twelve months.

6. Tell where he gets his books, and present a list of books which he owns.

7. Name the books which his reading, or speaking about, has encouraged other Scouts to read. Give the names of boys or boy.

8. Be a subscriber and a reader of boy's magazine for at least the preceding six months.

9. Tell what other magazines he reads and why.

10. Present a short essay on the value of reading.

Requirements April 1932 until November 1938

1. Present a list of at least twelve books read during the past year, including among the twelve books read, three standard works, and three on some phase of Scouting.

2. Present a book review or tell which books he likes best and why.

3. Describe the character in fiction he liked best in his reading.

4. If a library is available, have a membership card, which must be presented to his Counselor.

5. List several books he plans to read in the next twelve months.

6. Tell where he gets his books, and present a list of books which he owns.

7. Name the books which his reading, or speaking about, has encouraged other Scouts to read. Give the names of boys or boy.

8. Be a subscriber and a reader of a boy's magazine for at least the preceding six months.

9. Tell what other magazines he reads and why.

10. Present a short essay on the value of reading.