Summer's here, and it's time to get started on your Reading Challenge! Why? Because you're cool, because reading is fun, and because you have a chance to win a trip to the 2009 MLS All-Star game or a session at The David Beckham Academy! Browse the reading lists and choose a book that you'd like to read. You can start the reading challenge anytime to get a jump on your first month's reading goal, make sure to log back on each month (June, July and August) to submit that month's log. Each month's log is different, and you need to submit all three to qualify for a chance to win a session at The David Beckham Academy!
Reading Goals
Reading Lists
After you've exercised your body, exercise your brain! Rainy day or any day, pick a book and curl up for an adventure. (Click on the grade level below to view .pdf)
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The local library should be the first stop on your summer reading adventure. Libraries have books on all sorts of topics, so the biggest challenge you'll have is deciding which book to read first. If you need help finding books or you aren't sure how to use the library, ask the librarian for help. The librarian will offer tips and suggestions to get you started!
10 Questions for a Librarian
- How do I find books in the library?
- Is there a new author that I might be interested in reading?
- I really liked the Harry Potter books. Can you recommend other books like them?
- How many books can I check out at once?
- Does the library have a summer reading program or a book club?
- What is the most checked out book of all time?
- How long can I keep the books that I check out?
- Do you have any book clubs for kids my age?
- How many books does the library have?
- How can I reserve a book if it is already checked out?
Although you can read anywhere, you may find out that some places are better for reading than others. If so, the suggestions below might help you create a good reading space this summer.
How to Create a Good Reading Space
- Find a quiet place. Turn off the TV or close your bedroom door.
- Find a comfortable chair, some fluffy pillows, or a thick blanket.
- Sit near a window or a lamp.
- Make a library of your favorite books, and keep them in your reading space.
- Ask your parents if you can have friends over to talk about the books that you're reading.
Read...
- On your front porch!
- In a hammock in your backyard!
- In the car, on your vacation, or even just going to the store!
- Lying in the grass!
- Curled up on the couch!
- By the pool (but remember your sunscreen)!
- At your favorite coffee shop!
- In a comfy chair!
- During rainy days!
- In a tree house!
