How to Create a Monthly Reading Wrap-Up Graphic in Canva (Share Your Stats Like a Pro!)
- Rea Weeks
- Jul 24, 2025
- 3 min read
You’ve turned the last page, sighed deeply, and maybe even hugged your favorite book of the month (we all do it, right?). 💛Now it’s time for the second-best part of finishing a book: sharing your reading wrap-up!
Whether you're documenting your reading life for fun, tracking your stats, or posting to Bookstagram, a monthly reading wrap-up graphic is the perfect way to celebrate your progress, show off your recent reads, and connect with other book lovers.
And guess what? You don’t need fancy software or design experience to make your wrap-up look polished and scroll-stopping. Canva makes it easy—and today I’m walking you through exactly how to create your own custom wrap-up graphic like a total pro. 📚✨
Let’s turn those reading stats into something gorgeous and share-worthy!
📖 What is a Monthly Reading Wrap-Up?
A reading wrap-up is a fun, visual summary of all the books you read in a given month. It can include:
Book covers
Star ratings
Favorite quotes
Genres or page counts
Reading stats (total books, total pages, average rating)
A “book of the month” spotlight
Personal reflections or mini reviews
Think of it like a memory-keeping scrapbook page just for your reading life. And you can totally make it as simple or creative as you like!
🛠 How to Design a Reading Wrap-Up Graphic in Canva (Step-by-Step)
Whether you’re creating for Instagram, your blog, or your reading journal, here’s how to build a wrap-up graphic you’ll actually want to share.
Step 1: Choose the Right Size
Start a new Canva design using:
1080x1350 px for Instagram feed posts
1080x1920 px for Instagram or Facebook Stories
8.5x11 in. for printable or journaling pages
1920x1080 px for desktop wallpapers or blog graphics
You can also search “reading wrap-up” or “monthly review” in Canva’s template library for a quick-start layout.
Step 2: Add a Title & Date
Start your design with a header like:
“July Reading Wrap-Up”
“Books I Read This Month”
“My Monthly Reading Recap”
🖋 Pro Tip: Use a font that reflects your aesthetic—cozy script for warm vibes, minimal serif for a modern look, or bold type for playful bookish energy!
Step 3: Insert Book Covers
You can upload cover images from Goodreads or the publisher’s website, then place them in a grid or creative layout.
Ideas:
Show all your books side by side
Arrange them by rating
Add mini review blurbs under each one
Create a "Top Pick" spotlight section
🎨 Optional flair: Add star icons, favorite emoji reactions, or a quote bubble from your standout read of the month.
Step 4: Share Your Reading Stats
Customize a section to include:
Total books read
Total pages read
Average rating
Genres explored
Format breakdown (ebooks, audiobooks, print)
Days you read (if you’re a tracker nerd like me 🤓)
📊 Canva makes it easy to add pie charts, bar graphs, or fun icons to make this section pop!
Step 5: Make It Yours
Add your signature style with:
A background color or subtle pattern
Cute bookish stickers or Canva illustrations
Your reading goals or a personal quote
A footer with your Instagram handle or blog URL (great for sharing!)
Once it’s all together, preview your layout and adjust spacing, font sizes, and colors for balance.
Step 6: Download and Share
When you’re happy with your wrap-up:
Download it as a PNG or JPG for social media
Save as a PDF for printing or journaling
Post to your IG feed or story, blog, Pinterest board, or email list
Don’t forget to tag fellow readers or use fun hashtags like #readingwrapup, #bookstagramwrapup, or #monthlyreads to connect with the bookish community!
🛍 Want Pre-Made Canva Templates for Reading Wrap-Ups?
If you’d rather skip the setup and start with a beautiful, ready-to-customize layout, I’ve got you covered!
You’ll find:
Monthly reading wrap-up templates
TBR planners
Reading journal pages
Canva templates for book reviews, trackers, and bookstagram content
Just open, drop in your reads, and you’re done—easy, aesthetic, and totally your style.
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Let’s turn your reading journey into something beautifully memorable.
✨ Your Reading Life Deserves to Be Celebrated
🌟 Final Thoughts
Every book you finish is a little victory.Every quote you save, every stat you track—it’s all part of your story.
So go ahead—create that wrap-up graphic. Let it reflect your love of books, your creative spark, and the joy of reading your way through the year.
Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures