Hooray for FREE. Hooray for Reading. And of course hooray for Summer! Put them all together and what do you get? FREE Summer Reading Programs. Here’s where you and your kids can score amazing freebies when you read all the books this year.
Amazon Retail Store
If you’re lucky enough to have an Amazon Retail Store near you, check out their Summer Reading Program. Reading 8 books gets kids $1 off their next book purchase.
Books-A-Million
Kids who read four books off of the Summer Adventure Reading List at Books-A-Million will score a FREE drawstring backpack. You can find the online reading guide here and download a journal. Bring your completed journal to any Books-a-Million and pick up your backpack.
Barnes & Noble
Kids in 1st – 6th Grade can earn a FREE book as a part of the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program. Download the free guide to choose your books and record your progress. P.S. educator friends, there are special resources and discounts available to you this summer, too.
Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese has a variety of Rewards Calendars on their site including a Reading Rewards. These calendars and goal setting tools are valid all year long. Once your child achieves their aim, you can cash it in for 10 tokens.
Half Price Books
Half Price Books features the Feed Your Brian program in June and July. This program is offered to kids from babies through teens! By logging up to 300 minutes, you can earn Bookworm Bucks to spend in stores. There are also some amazing free printable including lists of books every kid should read!
LifeWay
I was excited to see LifeWay offering a FREE online summer reading program that involves both reading books and memorizing verses. While intended for kiddos in the 1st – 6th grade, even younger kids can participate. Read 6 books and memorize 6 verses to snag a FREE book. Sign up here.
Pottery Barn Kids
Check out Pottery Barn Kids FREE Storytime in a store near you. After attending 5 events you get a FREE special surprise.
Scholastic Read-a-Palooza
Unlock exclusive digital content and help kids all across the U.S. when you log summer reading hours. Check out the details and start helping others, too.
TD Bank
What could be a better reward than cold hard cash. TD Bank offers a Summer Reading Program where kids can earn $10 in a new or existing bank account.
Your Library
I LOVE our local library and the rewards it offers patrons of all ages for reading during the summer. Log those hours and cash in for prizes, books, and raffle tickets. Check out your library’s site today.
Do you know of other FREE Summer Reading Programs? List them in the comments.
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