Summer reading challenge

Avoid the Summer Slide! Without access to summer learning resources, kids fall behind.

A study of students in Baltimore, MD showed that kids without access to books over the summer were behind their peers during the next school year. And as years passed, the effect accumulated. By the end of 5th grade, kids in need were nearly three years behind their peers in reading skills.

Our program seeks to engage and inspire youth to develop a lifelong love of reading through a structured and engaging Summer reading challenge. By providing access to diverse and culturally relevant literature, along with incentives and community support, we aim to combat the summer slide and empower youth to thrive academically and beyond. Youth are challenged to read at least 5 books during the Summer.

We want to thank the Sacramento Literacy Foundation for selecting and funding our Summer Reading program for the second year.

program registration

Register your youth ages 8-13 for our Summer Reading Challenge. We will have weekly check-ins on Zoom Wednesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm and Monthly in-person meetups on the 1st Saturday of the Month from 9:30am-11:30am. Registration for 2024 opens April 16th. 

Participants have the chance to win prizes for reading books and opportunities to be entered into the grand prize drawing each month for an Amazon Fire HD tablet.

Register

resources

Summer Reading Challenge Resources

literacy Resources

Contact us for more information  

 

2023 sponsors

We want to thank all of our 2023 sponsors, donors and community partners that helped support the program outside of our Funding from Sacramento Literacy Foundation. 

  • Safeway
  • Costco
  • Smart & Final
  • Melanin Day School Academy
  • Black Child Development Institute
  • Jean Hilliard
  • Monique Temple
  • Felicia Armelin
  • Shirkeri Badger
  • Asali Darden

2023 program highlights

Orientation Jun 1, 2023

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

July Monthly Meetup 

Week 5 & 6

Week 7

Week 8

August Monthly Meetup

September Monthly Meetup

Yes, I really loved the connections she made with the others & the mental health component of the check-ins/sharing. It helped my daughter by being in a safe space to express her emotions, thoughts and ideas with her peers.
Talina HuttonParent/Author
It was great watching my niece and nephew grow in their reading skills and seeing them get excited about choosing their books.
Larrisa Poree
I enjoyed the program very much. In encourages us to do more reading this summer. My daughter also enjoyed the weekly check-ins and in-person meetings as well.
Nakia PorterParent/Educator
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