Join the #808Reads virtual summer reading program to read, learn, & play all summer long!
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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.
#808Reads Summer Reading Challenge Flyer
Printed Flyers for Families:
Schools may request printed copies of the program flyer to send home with students or post around school.
Please complete the Flyer Request Form by Friday, March 13, 2026. Flyers will be delivered to the school in early May.
Summer 2026 Badge Book - Hawaiʻi Edition
(limited supply)
A limited supply of custom English and ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi bi-lingual badge books are available for schools to purchase for $5 each (reg. $12.95).
The badge book is a sticker and activity book that includes a calendar and Hawaiʻi-themed family literacy activities and is designed to complement the reading challenge. As families track their reading on the Beanstack web application and mobile app, students earn badges matched to stickers in the book.
Track & log their reading minutes and activities in the Beanstack app or on the web
Learn and practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi
A great family engagement resource to encourage students throughout the summer
Aligns with the online reading challenge
Badge Book Details
Designed in English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi
Dimensions: 8" x 6" x 1/4"
3-month calendar
12 culturally relevant activities with matching stickers
28 reading and logging stickers
126 daily logging stickers and 20 streak stickers
62 pages
School Bulk Price: $5 per book
To purchase badge books for your school, please complete the School Badge Book Order Form by Friday, March 13, 2026.
An invoice will be sent to the school once the order is received and payment can be made through the journal voucher process.
Books will be sent to the school in late April/early May.
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