Have your child join
Summer of Reading
The Week Junior wants to keep kids reading all summer.
Our 2023 Summer of Reading campaign is about to begin! We asked children from across the country what middle-grade books they enjoy most. We took their suggestions and turned them into an exclusive list of books to keep kids excited and engaged in reading after school is out.
Our Summer of Reading campaign also includes a challenge. All kids have to do is read any three books this summer, fill out a form indicating what they read, and send the form to us. Every child who submits a form will be entered to win books from our list. Summer of Reading kicks off on June 6! Check back for more details and to get the book list and entry form.
We want you to participate, too! How you can join in:
- Encourage your child to take part in the Summer of Reading challenge.
- Spread the word to other families and invite them to join in.
- Follow along with @theweekjuniorus on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, share and like our content, and use the hashtag #summerofreading in your own posts.
Why is it so important for kids to read for pleasure?
- Reading for pleasure builds brain function, vocabulary, and concentration. Students who read for 20 minutes a day encounter 1.8 million words a year, significantly boosting their vocabularies.
- It builds empathy and connects children to people and places beyond their experience. Research shows that 74% of kids say reading helps them understand the world.
- It unlocks the door to learning for a lifetime. The key is to let children read what they want and to make it joyful and fun. Join in and see what happens!
- Are you looking for more books your child may love reading? Check out our Summer of Reading book list from last year.
- Inspire a child with the gift of reading. Special discounted subscriptions are available here.
From everyone at The Week Junior, happy summer!
