Did you know that just 2–3 hours a week of reading and literacy activities can help prevent the dreaded “summer slide” for students? On average, students can lose up to 20% of their hard-earned reading skills over summer break.
Here are some fun incentives to keep students excited about reading all summer long! We love helping families on their reading journeys!
SUMMER READING INCENTIVES
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program – This summer reading program through Barnes & Noble gives your child the ability to earn a FREE book after reading a designated number of books and keeping track of them in a reading log. Here’s how to participate:
- Read any eight books this summer and record them in your Summer Reading Journal (check their website later this spring for the 2026 journal or find it here: Barnes and Noble Journal)
- Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store.
- Choose a FREE book from the books listed in the journal list.
Half Price Books -They are again offering the “Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp” which starts June 1st and includes reading logs and fun activities. Sign up to get everything by email here: Half-Priced Books
Chuck E. Cheese – Earn FREE tokens every time your child reads. Chuck E. Cheese
Pizza Hut Book-It Program. During the summer months of June, July, and August, any child that meets their parent-set reading goals can earn a free Pizza Hut single topping Personal Pan Pizza from participating locations.Just download the Pizza Hut app to get started.