Reading Rewards: Summer Freebies for Your Bookworms

Looking for a way to keep your kids engaged and learning this summer without it feeling like school? Summer reading programs are a great way to motivate young readers with fun rewards, free books, and even pizza!

Here are a few popular programs to check out as part of your Camp Mom adventures:

Summer Reading at the Library – Charlotte Mecklenburg libraries offer reading trackers, and themed events for all ages, all summer long! Sign up online and let your kids track their progress for fun incentives!

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading – Kids in grades 1–6 can earn a free book this summer just by reading 8 of their favorite titles! Download and print the reading journal, track your books, and bring the completed journal to a participating Barnes & Noble store between July 1st and August 31st. Your reader will be able to choose a free book from a special book list by grade for a rewarding and memorable trip to the bookstore!

Pizza Hut Book It! Summer of Stories Program – Parents can sign up for this fun, free digital program for PreK–6th graders. Kids set monthly reading goals and earn a free personal pizza each month between June, July & August!

Sign up for one or all of these programs to help encourage reading and give kids something to work toward. No matter what your summer adventures may be, a good book can go with you anywhere and rewards make the effort exciting!

More Camp Mom ideas are coming soon, so check back for simple ways to make summer special!