My Amazing Challenge
Inspired by The Amazing Generation, we want students across the country to have fun and enjoy their time offline.
Students will read The Amazing Generation—the new book from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price—on their own, try something inspired by it, and share a short reflection. Every student who participates will get a certificate of recognition.
How it Works
Schools choose
how to share it.
Add the book to your reading list. Give it to students during counselor conversations. Distribute through student enrichment programs. However it best fits your district.
Students read independently.
The Amazing Generation is written for ages 9–12 and designed to be read on their own. It's packed with surprising facts, interactive challenges, a mini graphic novel, and real stories from kids their age. Students read at their own pace.
Students share
a reflection.
Students submit a short reflection—a written response, a photo essay, a drawing, a poem, or a simple “My Screen-Free Reset Plan.” Their choice. We are making it easy with a one-page prompt card and an online submission form.
We celebrate
everyone.
Every student who submits a reflection will get a certificate of recognition. Districts can choose to reward students who participate however is best for your district.
Learn More About the My Amazing Challenge
Hear from Cartwheel's Dr. Juliana Chen and special guest Alexa Arnold from The Anxious Generation about student mental health, technology, and how to bring this program to your students this summer.
Everything You Need—Ready to Go
When you sign up, you'll receive a free digital toolkit so you can launch the challenge with no prep time.
Your toolkit includes:
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Challenge Overview + Coordinator Guide
A 1-pager explaining what the challenge is, how to share it with students, and how reflections get collected
“My Amazing Challenge” Card
The card students receive with their book with the challenge prompts and format options
Discussion Sparks
5–6 conversation starters with clinical perspective from Dr. Juliana Chen, for students to use with friends, family, or trusted adults
Parent/Caregiver Letter
Ready to send home, explaining the challenge and including conversation starters for families
Games + Activities
Crossword puzzles, a maze, a word search, and a coloring page from The Anxious Generation team
Discussion Guide + Educator’s Guide
For districts that want to go deeper with classroom discussions or a more structured experience (completely optional)
About The Amazing Generation
From Jonathan Haidt, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, and Catherine Price, author of How to Break Up with Your Phone—a new book written directly for kids.
The Amazing Generation is packed with surprising facts, interactive challenges, insights into how technology is designed, and real stories from young adults who reflect on what they wish they'd done differently. It's an optimistic guide to growing up with more confidence, curiosity, and agency—written in a voice that meets kids where they are.
Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
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