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FREE Rewards with Summer Reading Programs for Fayette & Coweta Kids

June 7, 2024

It’s no secret that kids who read during the summer months fare better on fall reading tests than kids who don't. A great way to keep them reading is to participate in a Summer Reading Program!

Barnes & Noble 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, and your child gets to choose a free book from the list featured on the journal. 

Click here to learn more about the program and get summer reading suggestions for all ages.

Books-A-Million Summer Reading Adventure

Read any four books from the list and receive a prize. Click here for details.

Check It Out Reading Challenge

Atlanta Hawks Check It Out Reading Challenge: For students in grades K-12. Read at least five books and receive a youth ticket with the purchase of at least 1 adult ticket to a 2024-25 Atlanta Hawks regular season game.

Mensa for Kids' Excellence in Reading

Mensa for Kids - Read the books on the list to receive a certificate and t-shirt. This is a year-round program.

The 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 7 through August 16, 2024. Each Friday, The Times poses the question: "What got your attention in The Times this week?" Students are invited to tell us what they’re reading in The Times and why, this year in writing OR via a 90-second video. The New York Times will announce winners every Tuesday.

Fayette & Coweta County Libraries – All Together Now

Registration for the Fayette & Coweta Libraries' 2024 Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library. The program will have outdoor events, animal demonstrations, and more fun to keep all ages engaged and interacting. Complete reading logs to earn prizes!

Kids, teens, and adults can sign up through their local library and then track their reading. It doesn’t matter if you’re listening to an audiobook, reading to the kids/grandkids, utilizing an e-book app, or enjoying a physical book. All are welcome to participate and join in the fun!

Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Challenge

Ages 0-13 can join Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge! This free digital destination offers stories, characters, games, and a community of readers. Home Base is moderated for safety 24/7. The program runs from May 9 through Sept 12, 2024.

Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp

  Registered participants have access to printable camp components from Half Price Books all summer, including reading lists, activity ideas, and coloring sheets. 

Sonlight Summer Reading

  Sonlight homeschool curriculum offers a Summer Reading Challenge Kit that's filled with reading activities that’ll keep your child engaged with books all summer long.