Summer Reading
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Summer Reading Challenge for Kids — 2019 Edition
Filled with inspiring ways to play, learn, and explore this summer, our checklist of 20 interactive challenge ideas makes reading a fun adventure for kids.
Teen
The Ultimate YA Summer Reading List
Whether you’re hoping to discover some fabulous debuts or read a new story from a favorite author, there is no shortage of good YA titles to read this summer.
Tween
The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 9 – 12
What books will entice your busy tweens to read this summer? The outstanding titles on this list offer something for every kind of 9- to 12-year-old reader!
Growing Reader
The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 6 – 8
Summer reading can be a joyful time of choice and exploration for growing readers. Here are some wonderful books for 6- to 8-year-olds to enjoy this summer.
Pre-K
The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 3 – 5
These delightful books — just right for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds — are the perfect way to show your preschooler that summer reading is the best reading of all.
Tips & Advice
Reading Rewards That Work
Reading incentives can work, if used judiciously. Here’s how to know what’s a smart reward and what might morph into an exercise in frustration.
Baby & Toddler
The Best Summery Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
We’ve rounded up twelve favorite board books to while away those sunny days and introduce your littlest reader to all the joys summer has to offer.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children's and YA Books of August 2017
From an underwater retelling of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” to sparkly unicorns, wicked bugs, and twisty magic, there’s lots of reading fun to be had this month.
Tips & Advice
Rated “R” for Required: How to Help Your Kids Tackle Their Required Summer Reading
Looking to motivate a not-so-motivated reader? Check out these simple tips for helping your child get through their required reading.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children’s and YA Books of July 2017
July's new releases include exciting adventure stories, LOL-worthy comedies, edge-of-your-seat dramas, and thought-provoking historical fiction.
Tween
8 Ways to Prevent Tweens from Backsliding This Summer
You can prevent dreaded summer learning loss by keeping your kids’ brains engaged throughout the summer. Here’s how.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Fun in the Sun: Summer Printables and Activities
Keep your kids busy this summer with our fun book-inspired printables and activities, including coloring pages, word scrambles, mazes, and more.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children's and YA Books of June 2017
June's new releases offer plenty of unforgettable tales — from singing skeletons to a wedding planner down on love to a book that promises (wink, wink) it won't be fun.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Off the Page: 6 Picture Books and Paired Activities to Try at Home
How many times has a picture book inspired your kids to want to try a new skill or activity? In that spirit, we’re pairing picture books with fun activities you can do at home!
