Summer Reading Programs in Anne Arundel County and Beyond

Do your kids need some extra motivation to read over the summer?

Reading daily over the summer keeps kids from experiencing the summer slide and helps them be prepared when school begins in the fall. Library and other reading reward programs encourage kids to discover the joy and adventure of reading and encourages them to become life-long learners.

Sign up for these reading reward programs located in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and online.

Summer @ Your Library (Anne Arundel County Public Library)

This year's AACPL Summer Reading Program theme is Summer Quest.
Dates: June 1 - August 31, 2024
How: Click HERE for instructions about the AACPL reading challenge.
Summer Events: Check out the summer library website page for info, locations, dates and times of Special Events offered throughout the summer.

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program

The reward: Kids going into grades 1 to 6 can earn a free adventure book (limit one per child).
How: This program is for kids in grades 1-6. Kids read 8 books and record information about them on their journal. Then take the journal to a Barnes and Noble store between July 1 and August 31 and choose a free adventure book from the selected list.
Barnes and Noble has created reading lists full of suggestions for all ages and interests.
Print off the reading journal HERE.

Magic Tree House Kids' Adventure Club

Earn rewards for reading Magic Tree House books. As an explorer you will travel the world and beyond with Jack and Annie. On your personal dashboard you will set up your bookshelf to track the books you've read. As you read you will earn Merlin's treasure, collect passport stamps, and discover fun challenges.
Join the Magic Tree House Kids' Adventure Club HERE.

Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program

The Reward: T-shirt and certificate
How: Open to all readers under the age of 18. Children read all of the books from a grade level reading list and then earn a certificate and t-shirt.
Click HERE for more information, lists, and t-shirt order form.

Camp Book It!

The reward: Free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut!
Dates: June - August
How: Kids in Pre-K through 6th grade (ages 4-12) keep track of their summer reading and when they reach their monthly reading goals they are rewarded with a free one-topping personal pizza from Pizza Hut.
Enroll Camp Book It! HERE.

These non-reward reading programs are fantastic resources.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Summer Reading Lists

AACPS has created lists of suggested books for students to read over the summer. The lists are divided by grade level.
Information about other AACPS Summer Programs can be found at https://www.aacps.org/summer.

PBS Kids Read!

PBS has put together a website full of reading tips for families, read-alongs, book lists, games, and a variety of hands on activities to help make reading fun this summer.

Summer Reading on Home Base (Scholastic Summer Reading Program)

Dates: May 9 - September 12, 2024
This free digital program is designed to keep every child reading over the summer, even if they don't have access to books. Kids join Home Base where they can read books and stories, play book themed games, participate in daily activities, attend author events, and track their reading journey over the summer. Home Base is moderated for safety 24/7.
Click HERE to join Scholastic's Summer Reading Program on Home base.

Looking for books to get your kids excited for reading? Need some tips on how to help your kids become better readers? Check out the following links for suggestions from various reputable organizations.