Let's make reading fun this summer with Reading Challenges! Below is a list of 2024 Summer Reading programs for area youth. It's simple: Read books, get prizes. In addition to the fun, local challenges below, parents may also want additional tools to get kids motivated to read this summer. Take a look at these reading themed printables. The digital reading set includes Book Bingo, a Reading Log and themed Book Review sheets.
Check out these reading challenges!
Music Compound Rock your Summer Reading Passport
Music Compound is committed to educating all year long especially during the summer break. In addition to hosting an in-person Summer Camp, Music Compound has created another way to inspire summer learning. The Rock Your Summer Reading initiative kicks off on June 1st. Area youth will have an opportunity to receive prizes for every 5 books they read. Music Compound has partnered with area businesses to provide special treats, one-of-a-kind experiences, and cool items as prizes. The goal is to inspire children to read and drive people back into area businesses. "It’s a win-win for everyone". Stated Jenny Townsend, owner of Music Compound. A grand prize drawing will be offered for individuals who read 50+ books from June 1st through August 31st. DOWNLOAD PASSPORT
Summer Learning with Sarasota County Libraries
Ages 0-12 Earn four reading badges within a month to snag a rubber duck and keep the momentum up to gather the whole set. Youth can also complete the Beanstack Challenge to receive a free book!
Teen 13-17 Complete four reading badges within a month to get your summer adventure journal! Keep going all summer and select from more prizes. Finish the Beanstack Challenge to join a library pizza party and receive a chance to win a Nintendo Switch.
Adult 18+ Earn four reading badges in a month to claim a ceramic mug or adventure luggage tag. Stay engaged in the challenge throughout the summer for a chance to win additional surprise prizes from your library! Complete the Beanstack Challenge for a chance to win a Kindle.
Plus, you can attend a Summer Kickoff Party
Adventure Begins at Your Library! with Manatee County Our Summer Learning Program launches June 1 for Manatee County children and teens ages 0-17! This year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library! Children will have the opportunity to become Library Adventurers—all of our Manatee Library locations will represent a different National Park. Celebrate literacy with your family! Enjoy milestone book prizes, engaging events, a chance to become a Kid Librarian, and Grand Prize entries!
Summer Reading Challenge with Avenue941 Join us for a summer full of reading adventures. The Summer Reading Challenge is open to students in grades K-3rd that attend a Manatee County Public School.
Emerging Readers Book Club with Playtime Plaza | If you’re looking to keep your little readers engaged and continuing their progress through the 10 weeks of summer , join us for our FREE book club every Monday from 4-5pm
Each week we will have a new book that matches the theme. Every child will get a chance to read aloud in a safe environment with their peers who are also learning. After the book is read, we will discuss the meaning of the story to help with comprehension skills as well!
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Reading with the Rays Earn The program will officially launch on Sunday, May 26, so be sure to check back here or visit your local library for your game card! Earn free Rays tickets for summer reading.
Escape Into Reading with Barnes and Noble Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in Grades 1-6.
This Book is Cool! Registration is now closed, but if you still want to participate, we encourage you to check out books in the 2024 Book Guide from your local library and follow along in the Webisode Library. Activity guides are located in each grade level and connected to their corresponding webisodes.
