Ultimate Guide to Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids & Teens (2025 Edition)

 


Ultimate Guide to Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids & Teens (2025 Edition)

Summer is the perfect time to encourage reading while earning fun rewards. Many organizations offer free summer reading programs that include books, prizes, and even free pizza. Whether your child loves adventure stories, mysteries, or graphic novels, these programs help make reading exciting all summer long.

Here’s a list of national and local summer reading programs where kids and teens can earn freebies and rewards just for diving into great books. 


National Free Summer Reading Programs (2025 Edition)

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Books-A-Million Summer Reading Adventure

  • Read four books from their website and fill out the reading list
  • Prize: A free Dog Man backpack (while supplies last)
  • More details at Books-A-Million

Chuck E. Cheese Summer Reading Rewards 

  • Complete two weeks of "Reading Rewards Calendar" and bring the tracking sheet to a location
  • Prize: 10 free play points with a food purchase
  • More details at Chuck E. Cheese
  • NOTE - they have tons of activities to reward with play points!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

  • Sign up for free books mailed monthly (for kids under five)
  • Prize: A free book every month
  • More details at Imagination Library

Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp

  • Track reading minutes in a reading log
  • Prize: Earn $5 Bookworm Bucks to spend in-store
  • More details at Half Price Books
  • They have various other fun activities. 

Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Summer Reading Program

  • Set monthly reading goals through their program
  • Prize: Earn free Personal Pan Pizzas by completing goals
  • More details at Pizza Hut BOOK IT!

Scholastic Home Base Reading Program

  • Read books online, attend virtual author events, and earn rewards
  • Prize: Digital achievements and other incentives
  • More details at Scholastic Home Base

Mensa Excellence in Reading Program

  • Complete a reading challenge based on recommended books
  • Prize: Earn a certificate and free T-shirt upon completion
  • More details at Mensa for Kids
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DoD-MWR Summer Reading Program

  • Only for military families & children stationed worldwide
  • Earn incentives by reaching their reading and activity goals
  • More details at Department of Defense MWR 
Local Library Summer Reading Programs

Many public libraries offer free summer reading programs, which often include

  • Free book giveaways
  • Prizes like stickers, tote bags, and gift cards
  • Fun challenges and book tracking
  • Author visits and storytelling events

Check with your local library to see what summer reading activities they have planned for 2025.


Why Join a Summer Reading Program?

Encouraging kids to read during the summer prevents learning loss and helps build strong reading habits for the new school year. Free books and prizes make it even more exciting.

Which program will your child join this summer? Drop a comment and get reading.




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