Join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge for Girls! Dive into the world of books with the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! This exciting program encourages girls to explore new stories, discover diverse characters, and ignite their imaginations through reading. How It Works: Grab your Summer Reading Worksheet, packed with exciting, hands-on reading activities designed to make summer reading fun, flexible, and meaningful for girls of all ages. To earn the 2026 Summer Reading Patch, just follow these simple steps: 1. Set Your Reading Goals Each girl should choose a reading goal that feels right for her. She can aim for a certain number of books, chapters, or daily reading time. Need a guideline? K-1st Grade: 10 minutes per session 2nd-3rd Grade: 20 minutes per session 4th Grade & up: 30 minutes per session 2. Choose Your Books Explore all kinds of books—fiction, non-fiction, poetry, graphic novels, and more. Encourage trying books about different cultures, characters, or topics to help expand horizons and spark new interests. 3. Use the Worksheet The worksheet includes a list of over 40 creative reading activities—like reading with a flashlight, reading about outer space, re-reading a favorite book, or writing your own story. To complete the program, girls must mark off at least 15 activities from the worksheet. They can print the sheet or check off activities digitally, and use it to log their progress all summer long. 4. Add Extra Fun with Crafts and Recipes The worksheet also includes bonus activities like making a recipe from a cookbook, creating a craft from a magazine, or drawing a scene from a favorite book. These hands-on activities help deepen engagement with reading. 5. Share Your Journey Reading is even more fun when it’s shared. Girls can talk about books with friends, join a summer book club, or even post about their favorite reads using the hashtag #SummerReading2026. 6. Earn Your Patch Once a girl has completed 15 activities from the worksheet and met the recommended reading time for her level, she’s officially earned her Summer Reading Patch. Girls of all ages are invited to participate and share their journey with friends and family. Complete your reading goals and activities to earn your 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Patch!
