summer reading
NCSS summer reading
Newton County Schools offers suggested book titles and activities for summer reading. Go here for grade-level specific details.
newton county library
June 1 - July 31
Participate in the Newton County Library's Summer Reading Challenge! Find out more about the reading challenge and how to register here.
sora
Sora has thousands of eBooks and audiobooks available for anytime, anywhere reading. Sora has just been updated - lots of new titles just added! Students can access Sora anytime through LaunchPad.
Sora Sweet Reads
From May 15 through August 28, Sora offers free simultaneous use eBooks and audiobooks. Sora Sweet Reads will be available at the top of Sora throughout the program.
AudioBooks SYNC
For ages 13 and up, this program offers two free audiobooks weekly through the summer. This year, the program runs April 27 - August 2. Add the AudioBooks SYNC library to Sora and borrow each book. The books are yours forever! Find information about the program and a list of titles here. Don't know how to add a Sora library? Watch this video.
Sora Bingo
Encourage your students to experience Sora! Click to expand the Bingo board of Sora Experiences
other Programs
Capstone Virtual Camp Adventure
Completely FREE, these choice boards offer up to 12 weeks of themed adventures. Each board has links to free eBooks, games, coding activities, science, and more. Click here for the parent letter explaining the materials and how to navigate the choice boards.
Chuck E. Cheese
Read every day for two weeks and earn ten tokens. Complete this calendar to redeem your reward.
Bookopolis
Multiple reading programs and challenges offer elementary and middle school students lots of choice with reading! Students can participate and earn free books.