Summer is on its way, but that shouldn't mean books are left on the shelf. When students don't read during the summer months, they lose educational ground - a phenomenon that lowers achievement potential and widens the achievement gap.
To encourage kids to continue reading over the summer, several organizations have created Summer Reading Challenges. Below is a list of Challenges for local kids.
Local Libraries - Sign up at your local library and get fun rewards! Click here to find your local library.
Atlanta Hawks Check It Out Reading Program - Read at least five books and receive a Check It Out Reading Challenge bookmark (available at your local library) and a free youth ticket with purchase of at least 1 adult ticket.
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program - Read any 8 books and record them in the Reading Journal (PDF). Bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store. Choose a FREE BOOK from the selection on the Reading Journal list at the store.
Pizza Hut's BOOK IT! Summer Reading Challenge - Runs from June 22-August 15. Download fun activities and earn free prizes.
Braves Summer Reading Program - Read a book and receive a FREE Braves Ticket. Click here to register after Friday, May 23.
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards - Children read books for two weeks and can redeem 10 tokens on their next visit to Chuck E Cheese.
Georgia's Summer Reading Challenge - myON Reader has partnered with the Get Georgia Reading Campaign to provide every child in Georgia FREE access anytime, anywhere.
Half Price Books - Kids 14 and under can earn a $5 Gift Card each month for reading 15 min/day in June and July.
Mensa for Kids - Read the books on the list to receive a certificate and t-shirt. This is a year-round program.
Scholastic Summer Challenge - Log your reading time to earn cool rewards!
Sylvan Learning's Book Adventure - Register your child and they get to take quizzes over books they've read and then exchange their quiz points for prizes.
More Summer Fun for Fayette & Coweta Families:
