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The Great American Reading Roadtrip

Keep your kids reading and fuel their imaginations all summer long! Join the “Great American Reading Roadtrip” as you unlock summer fun. 

Read. Explore. Win prizes!

May 4- August 28th, 2026

Don’t let summer slip away!

Hit the road with our Summer Reading Together: Great American Reading Roadtrip! This summer, kids can “travel” across all 50 states through the pages of exciting books; discovering new places, people, and adventures along the way. The more they read, the more chances they have to win fun prizes, making every story a stop on an unforgettable journey. So pack your imagination, turn the page, and keep the adventure going all summer long!

What can kids win?

Each month, four winners will be selected based on the most minutes read—one Elementary School student, one Middle School student, one High School student, and one Home Membership reader. At the end of the contest, four Grand Prize winners (one from each group) will be recognized for the most days read overall, with a “day” defined as at least 20 minutes of reading.

  • Monthly Winners (4 total each month): Awarded to the readers with the most minutes read in each group:

    • 1 Elementary School student
    • 1 Middle School student
    • 1 High School student
    • 1 Home Membership reader
  • Grand Prize Winners (4 total): Awarded at the end of the contest to the readers with the most days read overall (minimum of 20 minutes per day), one winner from each group above.

Summer Reading Together Event: Keep Reading Strong, All Summer Long

Tuesday, May 12 at 8pm EDT

Let’s turn summer into a season of growth, confidence, and connection! Join us for a fun, practical session where you’ll learn how our Summer Reading Together program and resources, powered by Learning Ally, can turn the “summer slide” into a summer stride.

You’ll discover how to:

  • Create a simple, stress-free summer reading plan
  • Use strategies like student choice and goal setting to keep readers motivated
  • Tap into engaging audiobook resources that fit right into your family’s busy, sunshine-filled days

With the right tools and support, reading can become a natural and enjoyable part of your summer routine.

All parents, caregivers, families, and educators of Learning Ally readers are welcome to attend this event.

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Featured Human-Read Audiobooks

Not sure what to read this summer? Explore our hand-picked titles for students in grades 3-12, featuring timeless classics and fresh favorites.
Check out titles for Elementary, Middle and High School readers!

Next Stop: Summer Reading Success (Resources Inside!)

Elementary School Packet

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Middle School Packet

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High School Packet

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Everything you need

Explore Resources

Explore resources:
Summer Reading Participation Certificate Summer Reading Quick Start Guide Summer Reading Rules and Conditions Summer Reading Teacher Checklist Summer Reading Take-Home Flyer Summer Reading Take-Home Flyer -Spanish Parent Tips: Help Your Reader S.L.I.D.E into Summer Reading Parent Checklist Great American Reading Road Trip Book Recommendations (all) Progress Tracking Calendar ELA Memory Game Roll and Tell Game

Elementary School Resources

Explore resources:
Elementary School – Activity Packet Book Recommendations: National Parks Book Recommendations: State Series ES Book Recommendations: K to 5 American Adventures ES Progress Tracking Calendar ES Activity 1: Retelling Hand ES Bonding Over Books ES Activity 2: Summer Storyboard ES Activity 3: Summer Spinoffs ELA Memory Game Roll and Tell (Game)

Middle School Resources

Explore resources:
Middle School – Activity Packet Book Recommendations: National Parks Book Recommendations: State Series MS Book Recommendations: 6 to 8 American Adventures MS Activity 1: A-Z Book Chat MS Activity 2: New Book Cover MS Bonding over Books MS Activity 3: Open Ended Writing MS Progress Tracking Calendar ELA Memory Game Roll and Tell (Game)

High School Resources

Explore resources:
High School – Activity Packet HS Book Recommendations: American Adventures HS Book Recommendations: Essential Summer Reads HS Book Recommendations: Road Trip Reads HS Activity 1: Social Media Post HS Activity 2: Character Analysis HS Bonding Over Books HS Activity 3: Book Trailer HS Activity4: Open Ended Writing ELA Memory Game Roll and Tell (Game) Progress Tracking Calendar

Florida Resources

Explore resources:
FL Summer Reading Take Home Flyer FL Summer Reading Take Home Flyer -Spanish FL Summer Reading Together Booklists FL Elementary School- Activity Packet Florida ES Activity 1: Retelling Hand Florida ES Activity 2: Summer Storyboard Florida ES Activity 3: Summer Spinoffs Florida ES Bonding Over Books Florida Middle School Activity Packet Florida MS Activity 1: A to Z Book Chat Florida MS Activity 2: Book Cover Florida MS Activity 3: Open Ended Writing Florida MS Bonding Over Books Florida High School Activity Packet Florida HS Activity 1: Mock Social Media Post Florida HS Activity 2: Character Analysis Florida HS Activity 3: Mock Book Trailer Florida HS Activity 4: Open Ended Writing Florida HS Bonding Over Books Progress Tracking Calendar

What’s Next?

Race To Read: Shift your reading habits into high gear as we trade the summer sun for a brand-new school year! Race to Read returns to help students build powerful literacy momentum and compete for exciting prizes!

 

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