2010 List of Summer Reading Programs for Kids

Do you want to sign your child up for a summer reading program, but not sure what is out there? Participating in one or more summer reading programs can be a rewarding experience for children in more ways than just building reading skills and literacy. The summer reading programs listed below offer books, a t-shirt and cash as rewards. Links to printable forms are provided below with program synopsis.

Barnes and Noble's Passport to Summer Reading

Parents can download Barnes and Noble's Passport to Summer Reading where kids (grades 1-6) can log the books that they read over the summer. Once they have logged eight books, they are entitled to a reward, which is one free age appropriate paper back title from a list of rewards. The downloadable Passport is in both English and Spanish and includes the list of reward books.

Program Dates: May 5, 2010 - September 7, 2010
Reward: 1 free book per child, must read 8 books
Get form here

Borders Double Dog Dare

Borders dares, no double dog dares, your child to read over the summer and promises a nice reward, similar to Barnes and Noble. Kids 12 and under can participate in this program and earn a free book for reading ten books. Children can take their completed form to any Borders, Walden Books or Borders Express and choose their free book from an approved list of ten books, including two by Beverly Clearly.

Program Dates: May 4, 2010 - August 26, 2010
Reward: 1 free book per child, must read 10 books
Get form here

HEBuddy's Summer Reading

HEB also has a summer reading program, one that is very welcoming to young readers in particular, since it counts books read to them by their parents. The reward is very nice too - a T-shirt! Kids just need to read ten books over the summer to qualify.

Program Dates: Now until October 1, 2010
Reward: Free t-shirt, stickers
Get form here (click "Clubs and Contests")

TD Bank's Summer Reading Program

Reading is rewarding at TD Bank... to the tune of $10! Kids who read ten books over the summer can take their completed summer reading form to the nearest TD Bank and receive $10 placed in their Young Saver Account. Kids who do not yet have a Young Savers account can open one to receive their reward.

Program Dates: May 3, 2010 - September 30, 2010
Reward: $10
Get form here

Go local!

Your local public or private library may have a summer reading program that rewards kids for reading. Visit your local library online or in person to inquire today.