Summer Reading Fun

Summer Book Clubs, Reading Programs & Promos

Scholastic - special sections for kids and parents; log minutes reading for prizes
NJ Libraries - check your local library for their book clubs for kids, teens and adults
Journey Forth Summer Reading - for kids 4 to 17 (broken into 3 age groups); prize drawings - grand prize is a Kindle - for readers until August 31, 2011
Borders Reading Challenge- kids under 12 read any 10 books, fill out a worksheet listing the books and bring that worksheet to Borders between until September 5 and get a free book
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading - kids read any 8 books to get a free book; download activity kit to track books
Chuck E Cheese - complete a reading rewards calendar and receive 10 free tokens (exp 12/31/11)
Pottery Barn Reading Challenge - kids complete one of their reading lists for a free book

Book Reviews & Book Lists

ParenthoodNJ - our favorite books by age and category
Seasonal & Holiday books - books for all seasons, including summer books
NJ Favorites - parents and kids make suggestions
KidsReads - book reviews, book lists, book club info
The Horn Book - book reviews and recommended books by category

Nick Jr helps give books to kids in need through First Book - just click here (it's free) to donate a book

Reading Fun

Nick Jr 's Storytime - listen to short stories on video (clips from the channel's Storytime feature), printable books and storytime activities
Storyline - features books read by actors via an online streaming video; there also are accompanying activity guides to do with your child