The biggest and most important library program of the year for libraries in North America is nearly here. We’re talking about summer reading. Every year, we put together a guide with links to NoveList resources and fresh content ideas so your library can put on the best summer reading progr...
The Half Price Books summer reading program for 2023 is called Summer Reading Camp and it runs from June 1 to July 31, 2023. The reading program is for kids 14 years of age or younger, in 8th grade or under. Learn more: Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp 7. Public Libraries Check ...
Summer reading programs:Summer is a good time to strengthen reading skills.Most libraries have a summer reading programin which kids can earn free books or other prizes. Just stop in for one of the library’s other special events. Themed activity days may include book readings, related crafts,...
Whether you have access to a forest nearby or bring the forest to you, there’s ton of fun to explore this summer through activities and books at your local libraries. Check outiRead Reading Programsor your local library for more information on your local events. You could even pitch a te...
Check out this Kids Summer Reading Book List for lots of great ideas for the best books for kids to read this summer, including books for all ages and all reading levels. Barnes & Noble Book Your Summer This summer reading program through Barnes & Noble gives your child the ability to ...
This summer library program for preschool and elementary school children centers around animals of all kinds. Published as an aid to librarians in implementing the program, the manual is made available along with such theme related items as posters, balloons, reading record folders, certificates, and...
This manual provides librarians with suggestions and patterns for decorations, promotion, resources (print, nonprint, and human), and activities and events for a community cooperative program providing library services to children during the summertime. Several ways in which the theme, Merlin's Midsum...
Visit her Choice Literacypostfor even more ideas. Books They’ll Go For Do you have students who are “reading ahead” and are searching for books written for high schoolers? At YALSA’s Hub, Erin Bush discussesCross-Unders–teen books attractive to tween readers– and offers an annotated ...
Tip #1: Consider a Summer Reading Program One of the best ways to prevent the summer slide is to enroll your child in a summer reading program, which can be organized in a couple of different ways. Most local libraries host summer reading programs that offer incentives and prizes, which can...
Presents six ideas to improve public libraries' summer reading programs. Highlights include creating Web sites; marketing directly to parents rather than to schools through direct mail and collaborative promotion; statewide cooperative programs; the use of teen volunteers; scratch-off game cards; and ...