Summer reading programs are a great way to encourage your child(ren) to continue reading throughout the summer.

Programs offer incentives of all kinds so check them out to find the one(s) your child is interested in.

Summer Reading Clubs/Incentives:

• Harris County Libraries- Begins Friday, June 5th, 2009. Read 10 books and earn a "certificate" (Katy library gave out free books last year so check with your library for rewards)
• Barnes and Noble- Read 8 books and get a book for free as a reward
• Half Price Books- June 1st -July 31st. Kids ages 14 and under. $3 Gift Card to Half Price Books for each week they read at least 15 minutes per day.
• Fort Bend Libraries- Sign up online beginning June 1st. Rewards include: 5 books - Bookmark, 10 books - Pencil, 15 books - Certificate, 20 books - Reading Trophy
• Houston Public Libraries- June 1-August 1, 2009. Lots of incentives to choose from. Check website for specifics.
• Katy Budget Books- 2450 Fry Road, Houston, TX 77084. Call: 281. 578.7770. Summer Children's Program every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
• Scholastic- When kids log their reading minutes, they help their schools as they participate in the Read For World Record Challenge! The Top 20 schools with the most reading minutes will appear in the "Scholastic Book of World Records" 2011 edition..
• Sylvan Learning Centers- read books, take an online quiz to earn points, redeem the points for printable prizes.
• HEB Buddy Reading Program- read 10 books and receive a t-shirt, certificate, and 20 point sticker (one per household)
• Borders- Kids 12 and under read any 8 books to receive 50% off selected merchandise.
• BookWorm Shop- 22764 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX. Reading Clubs available. Call to join: 281-693-READ
• Chuck E Cheese's- Print out and record reading on Reading Calendar (2 weeks) and get 10 free tokens with food purchase.
• Book It!: Read 5 books, grades K-6, and be entered to win a summer prize package.

Reading Fun:

Try having a "Reading Camp Out" with your children this summer. Set up a tent (inside with AC would probably be best in Katy), tell stories, read stories, have camp type food and snacks, use flashlights, etc. Get other fun, family friendly reading ideas here.

Do you know of another summer reading program? Leave a comment and let us know.

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