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 2019 Summer Reading Program

Head over to the Barnes & Noble website and download the Summer Reading Journal. Fill out the 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. This year, Barnes & Noble has expanded the program to include teens and adults. The program runs from May 7-September 2, 2019. {Find Out More}

Pizza Hut Book It 2019 Summer Reading Activities

To help increase reading time during the summer months, sign up for weekly emails with summer reading activities for your kids. {Find Out More}

Chuck E. Cheese Reading Incentives

Download the Reading Rewards incentive calendar and track your child's reading for two weeks straight. Submit the completed incentive calendar 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, and more. {Find Out More}

Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Challenge

Kids are invited to create an account on the Scholastic website and log their reading times into their system. The program runs from May 6-September 6, 2019. {Find Out More}

The NEW Book Adventure Program

The NEW Book Adventure is much more than just 15,000 book quizzes! Book Adventure strives to be inclusive of the different student learning styles and offers a variety of alternative assessment options for those students who might not be great test takers. This online program encourages, assesses and rewards independent reading. (NOTE: Book Adventures now requires a paid subscription; however, it is free to try.) {Find Out More}

Sync Summer Reading Program for Teens 2019

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 25-August 1, 2019. {Find Out More}

Half Price Books Summer Reading Program 2019

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. Claim your Bookworm Bucks on or before August 29, 2019. {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!