Summerween Reading Challenge 2024

Remember library reading programs and Pizza Hut rewards?

When you were a kid, did you sign up for summer reading challenges at your library? When you signed up, you got some free library swag like stickers, a reading log you could color, and maybe a t-shirt or tote if you were lucky. Later, Pizza Hut rolled out BOOK IT, a reading challenge where you could win a personal pizza at the end of it! FYI: Pizza Hut is bringing it back but early registration was so popular, that they closed it.

I signed up for the adult summer reading challenge this year at my library for fun. They have a cute app you can track books on and you get some goodies when you complete the challenge. I’m a sucker for nostalgia

I made a Summerween Reading Challenge too! I’ll post this on #bookstagram at noon today. If you want to participate, use the #campmotherhorror hashtag on Insta

I can’t give everyone who signs up a bunch of swag or buy you a personal pizza when you complete the challenge but I encourage you to take yourself out for pizza and post a selfie celebrating your commitment! I will gather all of those up for a post and it will be super cute to see everyone enjoying their bookish pizza rewards.

I’m centering readers and reader resources all summer which will include some fun giveaways and prizes from indie bookstores, publishers, and other fun surprises. So many podcasts and platforms center on authors and industry professionals—I want to hear from readers, libraries, and indie bookstores! Watch my social media and Patreon for “Meet the Reader” spotlights, interviews, library tours, personal bookshelfies, reviews & recommendations, and more!

Summerween is going to be FIRE!

Sadie

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