Scholastic Summer Challenge

Join the 2012 Scholastic Summer Challenge!

Keep kids of all ages reading and ready to learn with a fun and friendly competition. The more kids read, the more rewards and recognition they earn for themselves and their school!

Keep kids reading with Summer Reading Take-Home Book Packs with Student & Parent Activities.

Grades PreK-12

Create your Bookprint to help us donate one million books!

Help set a new world record!

The 20 schools with the most summer reading minutes will be featured in the 2013 Scholastic Book of World Records.

Will your school be there?

2011 record - 64,212,141 minutes read

Summer Challenge for Everyone

Kids:

  • Log your reading minutes and track your stats
  • Earn rewards for reading
  • Compete with schools from around the world

Educators:

  • Pre-register your students beginning April 2nd
  • Track your students' summer reading progress
  • Access the Classroom Participation Guide and resources

Parents:

  • Sign up your kids and track their reading minutes
  • Get email updates on your child's reading successes
  • Discover summer reading tips, book ideas, and activities

Don't miss a minute! Sign up today for email reminders.

Live Webcasts for Classrooms

Build up your students' excitement for summer reading with live virtual events:

  • Graphic Novels: Words are Only Half the Story March 7th, 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT Register
  • Coming to America: Immigration (1892-1924) March 29th, 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT Register
  • Series Favorites: Heroes, Scamps, & Sidekicks April 17th, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
  • WordGirl Definition Competition May 1st, 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT

Summer Challenge in Action

Charity Partner:
Reach Out and Read®