SUMMER GUIDE SUMMER READING

Nemours Reading BrightStart!

Nemours BrightStart!’s mission is to promote reading success and prevent reading failure for all children, focusing on birth to age 8. Through innovative programs, research, advocacy, and partnerships, they design and implement unique and highly effective tools and training that consistently yield life-changing results. They feature monthly articles, activities, and books, as well as a preschool reading screener to determine reading readiness.

Nemours Reading BrightStart! / www.readingbrightstart.org

The Good and the Beautiful Summer Reading

Children of all ages can participate in the Summer Reading by using the free PDF downloads to track summer reading and set goals. The download includes free reading logs and printable bookmarks. The website also features reading lists, free audiobooks, free printable K-8 Language Arts lessons, free printable math for grades K-6, learning apps, and more.

The Good and the Beautiful / www. goodandbeautiful.com

Scholastic Summer Reading

Thru September 7

The Scholastic Summer Reading program offers kids a free and safe summer reading experience while helping to provide books to kids with limited or no access over the summer, keeping every child reading. From May 4 through September 7th, kids can visit the summer zone in Scholastic Home Base, a completely free digital destination that offers stories, characters, games, and a community of readers. Home Base is moderated for safety 24/7.

Scholastic Inc / www.scholastic.com

Camp Book It Summer Reading

June 1 – August 31

Camp Book It is open to all families with Pre-K through 6th-grade students (ages 4-12).

Parents set goals, track reading, and reward their students, all in a digital dashboard. When your child meets their summer reading goal, move the slider to receive their certificate for a Personal Pan Pizza in your email. Use the serialized code on your child’s certificate to redeem at area Pizza Hut locations.

Pizza Hut Book It / www.bookitprogram.com

2023 Summer at the Library

June 1 – August 12

Follow along for a summer of reading and learning at your Jacksonville Public Library. From June 1 through August 12, residents of all ages will be able to participate at their favorite library location (and even at home) with educational programs, weekly drop-in activities, reading and other book-related challenges, scavenger hunts, and more. All of the programs are free and open to everyone. Summer Kick-Off Parties will be held at area branches from June 1-9. Attendees can get a free book to start building their own home library. Thanks to Tenikka's Books for Kids annual book drive and generous donations from the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library and others, there's everything from board books and picture books for the littlest readers to chapter books and graphic novels for teens available. And don't miss the end-ofsummer Closing Parties held from August 7-12 for another chance at a free book. Jacksonville Public Library / 904-255-2665 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

2023 UNF Summer Reading Programs

June 1 – August 5

The University of North Florida offers Summer Reading Programs for children of all ages and adults. The program is being offered online. This program brings together time-tested reading and writing skills instruction, great books, and an experienced, inspiring teacher from the Institute of Reading Development, a leader in live online education for children. The six-week program includes weekly online classes led by an expert teacher, interactive skill lessons and games between classes, books at the appropriate level of challenge, and personal support anytime during the program with one-on-one appointments or an exclusive helpline. The program cost is $259, plus $39 for materials and shipping. Institute of Reading Development / 800-9032173 / unf.readingclasses.org

Sync Summer Reading Program for Teens 2023 • Thru August 2

Sync is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+. Each week, Sync will give away two complete audiobook downloads, pairs of high-interest titles based on weekly themes. Titles are delivered through Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive. In advance of accessing the program, download the app from Apple or Google to the device you anticipate listening on. Each Sync audiobook will be available for download for a period of seven days only. Titles, once downloaded, are yours to keep.

JaxKids Book Club

June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 3pm

June 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15am

The JaxKids Book Club is a free club, held on Saturdays and Mondays, focused on promoting early literacy for children and their families. Each year, all Duval County Pre-Kindergarten students preparing to enter Kindergarten receive a free backpack of books to start their love of reading and build their home libraries. Backpacks will be available at this storytime for anyone who didn’t receive one, while supplies last. Registration is required for this event and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. Held at locations throughout Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Public Library / 904-255-2665 / jaxpubliclibrary.org