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 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

Follow our Summer Fun Board on Pinterest

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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