Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids

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Want to keep your kids reading over the summer? Check out these free summer reading programs for kids!

1. Your Local Library

Many local libraries offer a summer reading program. Stop by your library or check out their website to see. If you aren't sure of their URL, simply google "summer reading program + {name of your city or library}.

The San Diego library, for example, offers free passes and kid's meals to local museums and restaurants as prizes for reading! Wow!

2. Pizza Hut

Join Pizza Hut's Camp BOOK IT to keep rewarding your kids all summer long. Track and reward your kids' reading for June, July, and August in their digital dashboard and once they've met their monthly reading goal, they'll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut!

They'll also share fun activities and book recommendations each week to keep the fun going throughout the summer!

3. Barnes and Noble

Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in grades 1-6.

4. Scholastic

The Scholastic Summer Reading program offers kids an exciting, free, and safe summer reading experience while helping to provide books to kids with limited or no access over the summer, keeping every child reading.

5. Half Price Books

Half Price Book's Summer Reading Camp returns June 1 but register now to receive reminders, reading lists, and activities to get your kids excited for the fun things to come!

6. Timberdoodle

Timberdoodle is hosting an incredible summer reading challenge with prizes ranging from $10 Timberdoodle gift certificates to a $500 Timberdoodle gift certificate!

Plus, be sure to check out Book Outlet for lots of affordable books!

They sell books up to 90% off brand new books every day with hundreds of new titles added daily! Check out one of our recent Book Outlet hauls+ get a coupon here.

ChristianBook is another great site for books!