Summer Reading Programs for kids

[emeleel]

Every year, Barnes & Noble stores do a summer reading program for kids. They have papers in the store that you fill out with the names of 8 books that your child has read, and for each paper you fill (limit of 2) your child can pick a free book from a list of books.

Children from grades 1-6 are eligible. You get a choice of 25 books (different age related books--some 1-2 grades, 3-4 and then 5-6.) Actually, the first year that my son did this, they were out of stock of one of the books (it was an "Arthur" book) and the nice cashier just let him pick a different Arthur book even though it wasn't on the list, so that's a maybe - YMMV.

Of course, most public libraries have summer reading programs. Ours has a party at the end of the 8 weeks, usually with a children's entertainer of some sort, followed by presentation of certificates, and ending with a chips-cookies-and-KoolAid "party".

If anyone knows of any other summer reading programs (other bookstores or whatnot) please add them to this thread.

[fionablackwolf]

Our county library system (Jefferson County CO) is doing a similar program. It is open to all children, including those not yet in school. This is nice because the 4 yr old I nanny for can earn a free book for me reading to her.

[emeleel]

New one!

http://www.amctheatres.com/community...ars/index.html

AMC's summer reading program is back. Now, every time you read three books you'll be rewarded with a FREE AMC Kid's Pack* that includes a soft drink, popcorn and a special treat! It's simple. Read three books. Get a free Kid's Pack. Over and over, all summer long!

Are you ready to have some fun? Download and print off the application below. And check out the rest of this site for more reasons why you should Read for the Stars

[Dani257]

We just started our program for this summer. The maximum age range has been extended to 19. The kids need to read 8 books or 800 pages, and then there is a party and prizes at the end of the summer.