Here are some summer reading challenges and freebies if you want your kiddos to participate this summer:
1. BCPL - Unearth A Story - The program begins this Saturday with a big kickoff party at Arbutus Branch from 11 am - 2pm. The game boards and online tracking will be available on this website or through Beanstack app starting June 6th.
2. Barnes and Noble - Read 8 books to receive a free book from the list. Print the Reading Challenge here.
3. Book It Summer Stories - Log reading to receive a Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hunt (like our old days!)
4. White House Summer Reading Challenge - This is new! Students read 12 books and complete the log. They should also write a reflection on their favorite book. When this is complete - students will receive acknowledgement and a bookmark from the White House and be entered for other prizes!
5. Scripps Spelling Bee: Great Words, Great Works 2026 Reading List - While this is not a "challenge" per say - many kids are interested in the spelling bee. The 2027 Book List will come out early next year - but this could be a wonderful resource for kids wondering what books to read next.