Below are details on many FREE Summer Reading Programs for kids. In addition to these programs, many local libraries host summer reading programs. I encourage you to stop by and sign your children up.

At our house we love to read. When the kids were little we frequently visit our local library and read anywhere between 2-6 books each night before bed. As they started to learn to read on their own, I loved to listen to them read the stories out loud to me. Now that the kids are older, I often find them with their nose in a book.

I'm thankful that we introduced them to reading at an early age. Reading is such a great activity that they can enjoy throughout their entire life. Looking for suggestions on how to get your kids to enjoy reading at an early age? Check out our 6 Tips for Reading with Your Kids.

Barnes & Noble 2018 Summer Reading Program

Head over to the Barnes & Noble website and download the Summer Reading Journal. Fill out the Summer Reading Journal, then bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store, where you can choose a FREE book from the selection on the Reading Journal list. The program runs from May 15-September 3, 2018. {Find Out More}

Pizza Hut Book It 2018 Summer Reading Activities

To help increase reading time during the summer months, Pizza Hut partnered with Candlewick Press to bring your kids summer reading activities. You can download and print activities that will keep your kids reading during throughout the summer months. {Find Out More}

Chuck E. Cheese Reading Incentives

Download the incentive chart and track your child's reading for two weeks straight. Them submit the incentive chart to your local Chuck E. Cheese and receive 10 FREE tokens. (Food purchase is required. Beverage purchases do not qualify as a food purchase.) In addition to a reading incentive chart, there are several other incentive charts, including good behavior, daily chores, clean room, good eater, and more. {Find Out More}

Scholastic Summer Challenge: A Magical Summer of Reading

Kids are invited to create an account on the Scholastic website and log their reading times into their system. Prizes will be rewarded throughout the course of the program. Program runs from May 7 – September 7, 2018. {Find Out More}

Sylvan’s Book Adventure Program

Kids in grades K-8 can register on Sylvan's website. Then after they read a book, they can take online quizzes and earn prizes for their success. The program ends on June 30, 2018 {Find Out More}

Sync Summer Reading Program for Teens 2018

SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens ages 13+.  Participants can download two free audiobooks each week this summer. Program runs from April 26 – July 25, 2018. {Find Out More}

Half Price Books Summer Reading Program 2018

Download and use the reading log in June and July. Read for 300 minutes or more and then bring the reading log into your a Half Price Books store to claim your Bookworm Bucks. Program runs from June 1 – August 30, 2018. {Find Out More}

LifeWay Christian Stores Summer R.E.A.D.

Turn in a completed summer reading journal and earn prizes. The program is geared toward grades 1 through 6, but all are welcome to join in the adventure. Program runs from June 1 – August 31, 2018. {Find Out More}

Summer Reading Club at your Local Library

Remember to check out your local library to get details on their summer reading program. Most offer special events and prizes for children that complete the reading challenges.

Here's to your next reading adventure!