To prevent students from falling behind their peers, summer reading is essential. Without consistent reading, students may not retain the knowledge and skills learned in the previous school year. It is crucial for both parents and teachers to encourage children to make time for reading during the summer break. Even though reading may not be at the forefront of a child's mind during summer vacation, it is important to prioritize it. Not only does it help them retain information from the previous year, but it also assists in the development of critical thinking skills, which are necessary for future academic success.
Paola Summer 2023 Reading Program |
All together now! Book lovers are invited to join Paola Free Library through the summer for events, activities, and reading challenges for everyone! Registration opens May 1 and our Summer Reading Programs runs May 24 and ends on July 21. All youth will receive a free book upon signing up for the Summer Reading Challenge and for picking up their reading packet.
Complete our reading challenges and receive an invitation to our annual pool party on July 22! Be sure to sign up now or
Learn more at paolalibrary.org.
Osawatomie Public Library |
Our summer reading program begins June 1st. Check our Facebook page for more information.
Learn more at osawatomieks.org/public-library.
Eudora Community Library |
Our summer reading program begins May 22nd. Check our Facebook page for more information.
Learn more at eudorapubliclibrary.org/.
Johnson County Libraries |
The Summer Reading Program is an initiative that aims to promote reading and literacy to children, teens and adults. Each summer, Johnson County Library offers programs and events connected to the Summer Reading theme, which this year is All Together Now. Both the Gardner Library and the De Soto Library are a part of the Johnson County Library system.
You can download and print a reading log here or pick one up at your closest Library branch!
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program |
Kids in 1st through 6th grade can read any eight books this summer and record them in a Summer Reading Journal. Bring the completed Reading Journal into a Barnes & Noble store from July 1 through August 31, 2023, and your child gets to choose a free book from the list featured in the journal.
Learn more at barnesandnobleinc.com.
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards Calendar |
Download your free reading chart from Chuck E. Cheese. Then get reading! Children receive ten free Play Points (with food purchase) for recording their daily reading habits for two weeks.
Learn more at chuckecheese.com.
New York Times Summer Reading Contest |
Middle and high school students worldwide are invited to participate in The New York Times Summer Reading Contest from June 9 through August 18, 2023. Each Friday, The Times poses two questions: "What got your attention in The Times this week? Why?" At the end of the week, judges from the Times newsroom and The Learning Network pick their favorite responses and publish them.
Learn more at nytimes.com.
Pizza Hut Book-It Program |
Children in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade can join Camp BOOK IT! Track and reward your kids' reading for June, July, and August 2023. Meet the monthly reading goal and receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut! Fun activities and book recommendations will be shared each week to keep the fun going throughout the summer.
Learn more at bookitprogram.com.
Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Challenge |
Ages 0-13 can join Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge! Kids can enter their summer reading minutes online, unlocking digital rewards as they complete weekly reading challenges, and access book excerpts, videos, and other summer-exclusive content. Kids can visit the summer zone in Scholastic Home Base, a completely free digital destination that offers stories, characters, games, and a community of readers. The program runs from May 4 through September 7, 2023.
Learn more at scholastic.com.
SYNC Free Audiobooks for Teens |
SYNC gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks each week. Titles are all available worldwide and change every Thursday (at midnight Eastern Time) during the season.
The free audiobooks are available each week through the Sora reading app. April 27 - August 2, 2023.
Learn more at audiofilemagazine.com.
Need a little inspiration for books to read this summer?
The Johnson County Library created suggested book recommendation lists based on age:
Suggested Readings for Birth-Age 6
We also have some previously shared books we love, that you may want to check out if you haven't already:
Children and Young Adult Books by AAPI Authors
Pride Month: 9 Book Suggestions for Kids and Young Adults
10 Books to Get Kids Thinking About Racism and Discrimination
8 Books That Inspire Kids to Be Kind
