Our big list of summer reading programs includes links to each program, lists of recommended books and even free read aloud sites!
Updated for 2019 to include 12 Actively listed programs. We left those from last which have updated for 2019, indicated with a strike through the name. Keep checking to see if those will participate this year.
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 A Universe of Stories
- 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 Read-A-Palooza
- Read and log minutes
- Unlock activities and earn rewards
- Enter to win books
- May 6- Sept. 6
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
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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
Chuck E. Cheese’s
- Reading Rewards
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
More Resources
Summer Reading Calendar
Lunch at The Library
Summer Reading Lists from Association for Library Service to Children
Reading Rockets Summer Reading Guide 2019 (Book ideas for every age)
Math and Literacy book ideas for ages 3-8
Bookshare for People with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.
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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Erlene says
Wow, who knew there were so many reading programs! This is a great resource list for parents to get their kids reading this summer.