WORLD POWER CHALLENGE
TEAM USA
TEAM CHINA
TEAM BRITAIN
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Team USA
Sold- 486
Goal- 30,000,000
Team China
Sold- 1,500
Goal- 30,000,000
Team Britain
Sold- 245
Goal- 30,000,000
Rankings as of 11/04/26 (will be updated daily)
2nd Place- Silver Standard
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1st Place- World Power Champion
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3rd Place- Bronze Beacon
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About
The World Power Challenge is a viral global challenge devised by educators, students, public figures and book lovers worldwide that calls on the leading nations to support education and help fight against illiteracy. First-time authors from the USA, China and Britain, have been randomly chosen through a social media campaign, to have their books used in this global competition. The first nation whose book reaches 30 million sold by 11:59 pm on New Year's Eve will be crowned World Power Champion! Show your support by posting a photo of you and your chosen book with #Worldpower #Readinghasmeaning. All countries are welcome and encouraged to participate. All three authors have agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to educational programs in their respective countries. We thank you for your support in showing that reading still has a place in the world. May the best and most patriotic nation WIN!
Disclaimer: No educators or students participated or profited from this competition. This event is strictly for writers. Participation is entirely voluntary. We understand that not everyone will be able to participate. We understand and ask that if you can't support, you share to spread the word.
Illiteracy Rates
China
Illiteracy Rate 2026- 3%
97% of China’s population can read due to increased focus on education and schooling
USA
Illiteracy Rate 2026- 21%
79% of the United States population can read due to effective educational initiatives while 21% struggle to read at a basic level.
Great Britain
Illiteracy Rate- 1%
99% of Great Britain’s population can read due to educational reforms and compulsory schooling.
Tobacco Products
Amount spent worldwide: ∼770.89 billion in 2026
Average spending per person: ∼4,000 a year
Adult Content
Amount spent worldwide: ∼125 billion in 2026
50% of internet traffic is adult content related
Alcohol Consumption
Amount spent worldwide: ∼1.8 trillion dollars in 2026
Average spending per person: ∼ 82 dollars a month/ ∼1000 dollars a year
Based off population size, who do you think has the best chance of winning?
USA’s Population:
349 million people
China’s Population:
1.41 billion people
Britain’s Population:
70 million people
Get to know the Authors/Participates below!
Roger Garth– Team USA Representative
Raised in NC
Grandfather is a retired veteran
Enjoys jogging, sports and video games.
“When I was asked to participate in this challenge and represent America, I was honored. I love my country and there is no greater joy then to be able to share the joy and wonder of reading not just in the USA, but the world. GO TEAM USA!!!!!“
Jun Shuhui 駿書暉– Team China Representative
World Traveler
Wàipó is breast cancer survivor
Enjoys calligraphy, Mahjong and karaoke.
“Representing China in this competition is a great honor, not just for me but for my family. The beauty and power of China has long been undervalued and overlooked. I aim to change that by winning this competition and showing the strength and resilence of the Chinese nation.”
在这次比赛中代表中国是一个巨大的荣誉，不仅对我个人，对我的家人也是如此。中国的美丽和力量长期以来一直被低估和忽视。我希望通过赢得这次比赛，展示中华民族的力量和韧性，来改变这种现状。
Rebecca Posie– Team Britain Representative
Dog lover
Enjoys hiking, bad puns, Shakespeare and gardening
“Growing up reading Shakespeare inspired my writing of sonnets. I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to have my sonnets read by anyone or be apart of such a wonderful competition. I honestly started to lose hope as an author that reading was a lost pastime. I hope my book reaches as many people as possible. I am, now and forever, eternally grateful. Good luck Britain! Let’s win this!”
