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Eligibility
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Must be entering kindergarten through eighth grade.
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Must reside at or have a USPS verified address.
The Summer Reading Challenge is for every reader! Read in the way that works best for you, whether that means reading on your own, listening to your parents read, or reading with a friend. Choose books that spark your curiosity and match your interests. Read at your own pace and celebrate your progress. What matters most is finding stories you enjoy and making reading a part of your summer!
For ideas for children with learning differences, take a look at the resources the Library of Congress has to offer here.
Instructions
The goal is simple: read 12 books of your choice between June 1 and September 4.
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CHOOSE YOUR BOOKS
Pick any 12 books—fiction or nonfiction, classics or new releases—that inspire your curiosity and imagination.
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TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Download the official Summer Reading Challenge Reading Log and record each title as you finish.
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CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Once you’ve read all 12 books, have a parent or guardian submit your completed log using the submission form below by 11:59PM ET on September 4, 2026.
Submission
The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge has CLOSED and winners will be announced soon.
Prizes
All participants will receive a digital certificate, a personalized letter, and an America-250th themed bookmark, plus a chance to win a trip to the Nation’s Capital and the White House on September 25th, 2026. Additionally, this year, we will have more prizes for participants. Each reader will be able to choose one prize from the prize website. After submitting, keep an eye on your inbox for a special email with more details!
Details are subject to change.
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