Summer reading challenges can be a fun way to get some extra reading in during the summer and also earn prizes. Here are some 2025 reading challenges I’ve come across.
The Summer Reading Log for Kids
Janssen from Everyday Reading has a fun printable for kids to color in. The chart includes a lot of fun reading ideas.
Summer Reading Adventure
I have a lovely watercolor adventure map with different categories for your child to complete. The download includes a booklist with over 100 books covering most of the categories.
One More Chapter, One More Story, One More Book!
Moody Publishers has teamed up with Redeemed Reader, Storyglory Kids, and Westminster Kids, to bring parents a trusted list of books that kids will enjoy, and parents can feel good about. You can sign up for One More Chapter, One More Story, One More Book on Moody Publisher’s website.
Keys for Kids: WORD with Zach
Do you want to encourage your child to learn the habit of daily time in God’s Word? Keys for Kids has a summer challenge designed to do just that. Each day your child is supposed to read the short devotional and accompanying Scripture. If they complete the month, you mark it off online and they are entered to win a prize.
Thanks to Wendy in the comments for making me aware of this one!
Book It! Program
I loved doing this program as a kid and earning free pizza. I haven’t participated in years so I don’t know if it works the same way, but you can check it out here: Book It! Programs.
Other Summer Reading Challenges
Make sure you also check out your local library to see if they have a summer reading program.
Do you know of any great summer reading programs I’ve overlooked?
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You aren’t really able to put a specific link into this, but our local library runs a summer reading challenge. It is a good idea to look into your local library or surrounding libraries in the area as they may have a summer reading challenge as well.
Our library usually runs one, too, but I haven’t seen it this year yet.
Keys For Kids has a summer devotional program. Each month the child can enter to win big prizes then a grand prize. There is an optional packet parents can buy with a backpack, bracelet, pencils, frisbee, and journal.
That’s is so neat! We used Keys for Kids when I was young. Thanks for sharing.