Free Summer Reading Programs

Our big list of summer reading programs includes links to each program, lists of recommended books and even free read aloud sites! 

Updated for 2018

Before you get everyone started on their summer reading list, take a few minutes and make some of these DIY Bookmarks to inspire interest! 

Check your local library for the Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program 2018

• Download or Print Reading Logs
• Earn Prizes

Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program

• Free printables including; puzzles, Dot-to-dot, coloring pages, mazes, finger puppets and more
• School registration is open now for grades K-6 including a Homeschool program
• Connect to a list of literary excursions to take your kids on this summer

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading for Kids

• Answer a few questions from reading 8 books onto a free downloadable journal
• Receive a free reading adventure from the list provided

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge

• Read and log minutes
• Unlock activities and earn rewards
• Enter to win books

Sylvan Book Adventure

• K-8 Read books and earn prizes
• Fun online quiz for recommended books
• Interactive Reading program

Books-A-Million Summer Reading Challenge

• Download the reading journal
• Read any four books from list
• Receive free pencils and case

Half Price Books Summer Reading Program

• Download a reading log
• Ages 14 and Under
• Earn Bookworm Bucks to redeem in stores

Lifeway Stores Summer R.E.A.D Program

• Read 6 books and memorize 6 scriptures
• Turn in a downloadable journal
• Download a free bookmark and jornal
• Receive a free book and a Bible

Showcase Cinemas Bookworm Wednesdays (Regional)

• Present a book report
• Receive free admission to select children’s movies
• Accompanying parents or guardians and children under six years of age also receive free admission

SYNC

• A Free Summer Audio Book program for teens 13+
• Download 2 free audio books per week
• Available for IOS®, Android™, Kindle® and Windows Phone®, as well as for Windows and Mac desktop platform

DOGO Books

• Read & Review 3 books
• Earn one free book
• Can repeat the process multiple times
• Review is simply a comment form on the site

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

• The goal is to read 1,000 books to your child before they start kindergarten
• Yes, you can repeat books
• Free printable log sheets
• Milestone encouragement
• Certificate of completion
• Printable list of recommended books

Reading Without Walls

• Take the challenge
• Free download/print activity set

Pottery Barn Kids

• Weekly Story Time
• Every Tuesday 10 a.m.
• New York Story Time Sat. 10-10:30 am

Six Flags

• Grades K-6
• Complete 6 hours of reading
• 1 free ticket to Six Flags
• Check with your child’s teacher for participation 

MLB/Atlanta Braves 

• K-12
• One Free Braves Game ticket
• In coordination with local library, ask for details at your library
• Read books and complete an online activity

NFL Summer Reading Programs

• Denver Broncos
• New England Patriots

More Resources

Lunch at The Library

Summer Reading Lists from Association for Library Service to Children

Reading Rockets Summer Reading Guide 2017 (Book ideas for every age)

Math and Literacy book ideas for ages 3-8

Free Read Aloud Sites

Storyline Online  (children’s literacy website streaming imaginatively produced videos featuring actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations) Screen Actor’s Guild

Just Books Read Aloud   (Children’s books read aloud by enthusiastic readers)

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