Join the #808Reads virtual summer reading program to read, learn, & play all summer long!
Join the #808Reads virtual summer reading program to read, learn, & play all summer long!
The Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design, Library Media Services invites students and families to participate in the #808Reads Summer Reading Challenge, “read ᐧ learn ᐧ play” from June 1 to July 17, 2026.
The virtual program will include a reading challenge, access to the Sora shared eBook collection, live virtual author visits, online book discussions, and other engaging and fun summer activities selected especially for elementary, middle, and high school students by a team of certified school librarians.
The objectives of the program are to:
provide enrichment and acceleration opportunities;
reduce learning loss over the summer;
increase family engagement in developing literacy; and
acquaint students and families with library services.
Parents and students may sign up to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge! Registered participants will receive customized reminders and be eligible for rewards and recognition.
Students and staff who log at least 900 minutes this summer
will receive a certificate of completion and be entered into a drawing.
Flyers for Families:
Schools may download and print copies of the program flyer to send home with students or post around school.
Printer flyer requests will be distributed to schools in late March/early April 2026.