Explore summer reading resources for ALL ages (even adults!!), including free events, reading, trackers, story times, and MORE!
Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. They simply read a designated number of books – library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble – write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.
Get the free journal here: Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal
Now’s the perfect time to choose a book and start reading. Whether you’re exploring a new genre or revisiting a favorite author, we encourage everyone to jump in and make reading part of your summer fun!
Join the reading here: ALL Rise Book Club
Additional Reading Resources
Books:
Rising 5th and 6th Grade Students: Book recommendations by Librarian Mei Choong, I.S. 227Q Louis Armstrong MS
Best Books for Kids 2025 (NYPL): https://www.nypl.org/books-more/recommendations/best-books/kids?year=2025
Summer Programs:
Chuck E. Cheese Summer Reading Program: https://www.chuckecheese.com/activities-and-downloads/summer-reading-log/