There are plenty of summer reading programs that are free and easy to join.
In addition to signing up for summer reading programs to earn cool prizes, a trip to the library or local bookstore can do wonders to spark a little interest. Sometimes being surrounded by books is all it takes to get kids reading more.
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National Reading Programs
Barnes & Noble :: reading program is designed for students in grades 1 – 6. Students keep a reading journal for the summer. After reading a certain number of books, they can turn in their reading journal in exchange for a free book at Barnes and Noble stores in July and August.
Chuck E. Cheese :: offers lots of ways to reward kids. Check out all the milestones you can reach to earn points! Points can be redeemed for 10 free play points at Chuck E. Cheese arcades. Use this reading log to log summer reading to earn more points this summer.
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Half Price Books :: Register online and download the Half Price Books summer reading log. After filling out your log, you can earn $5 in Bookworm Books in June and July.
Pizza Hut BOOK IT! :: Good news for millennials everywhere, BOOK IT! is back! The Summer of Stories program runs June 1 – August 31, and is designed for students in grades pre-k – 6. Students can earn a personal pan pizza each month after reaching their reading goal. Use the BOOK IT! app to log your student’s progress.
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Local Reading Programs
Brooks Reading Club :: is a personal favorite of mine. For every three books read, kids ages 12 and younger can earn two free tickets to a RoughRiders game plus a free kid’s combo meal from Raising Cane’s. Bring your reading log to the ticket window, and you’re all set!
Free Play’s Read It! :: summer reading program is designed to mimic Pizza Hut’s Book It! that a lot of us grew up with. You can earn swag and free admission to the arcade after you’ve filled out a reading log with five books. This program is for both children and adults, but children under 13 need their parents’ permission to fill out the online form.
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H-E-Buddy Summer Reading Club :: Earn an adorable stuffy after reading 10 books. Download the reading log and submit it online or through the mail by the end of September to earn your prize.
Texas Rangers Reading Club :: partners with local libraries for a summer reading program. Students earn discounted tickets to select games (summer reading nights) in July and August.
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Local Library
Most local libraries have a summer reading program. Be sure to check out your local library to see what they have to offer this summer. A lot of the library programs have opportunities for both children and adults.
- Allen Library :: Read 500 minutes or 50 books to win a free book. Adults can participate, too. Log your minutes read on its youth, teen, and adult reading logs.
- Frisco Library :: Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge awards prizes for 300, 600, and 1,000 minutes read. Register and log your minutes online.
- Plano Library :: Read 1,000 minutes in any format — books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels, etc. — and earn a prize. Track your progress in 20-minute increments with the library’s log.
- Richardson Library :: The more hours kids read, the more chances they have at winning prize drawings, such as passes to Altitude Trampoline Park, StarCenters, and gift certificates to local restaurants, arcades, and more.
