Summer reading
Curated summer reading resources within reading for curious kids and their grown-ups.
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ALA 2026 Summer Reading Lists
The American Library Association’s 2026 Summer Reading Lists offer free downloadable book and digital-media recommendations for birth–preschool, grades K–2, 3–5, and 6–8.
Library of Congress NLS Summer Reading Program
The U.S. National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled summer reading page provides the Unearth a Story programme, kids programming, activities, and accessible reading support.
ALSC 2026 Summer Reading Lists
The American Library Association’s Association for Library Service to Children publishes free 2026 summer reading lists grouped by birth–pre-K, grades K–2, 3–5, and 6–8.
NLS Summer Reading Program
The Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled provides a dedicated summer reading programme and accessible reading support for eligible children, teens, families, and library patrons.
iREAD Summer 2026: Plant a Seed, Read
iREAD’s 2026 library reading programme uses a farm-to-table theme to connect stories with culture, history, science, health and human connection, with children, teen, early-literacy and family activities.
White House Summer Reading Challenge 2026
The White House Summer Reading Challenge encouraged children entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books, track them in an official log, and submit their progress for certificates, bookmarks, and prize eligibility.