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Summer Reading Challenge!
This summer, the South Sound Reading Foundation invites your family to "Craft-a-Reader" with our ultimate Minecraft-inspired Summer Reading Challenge! We’ve flipped the script on traditional reading logs to bring you a checklist packed with creative, laugh-out-loud quests designed to level up your child's love of books.
Can your child read a story completely backward?
Have they ever shared a chapter book with a favorite pet or stuffed animal?
From diving into pages while dressed up in a favorite costume to hunting down books with food in the title, this challenge turns every page into a brand-new adventure. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect way to keep young minds building their reading skills all summer long.
Unlock Awesome Rewards!
What's a quest without loot? When your child completes their checklist, they get to visit us to pick out a brand-new FREE book to keep, plus a bundle of other fun surprise prizes!
Spawn Your Checklist! Ready to join the server? Download your "Craft-a-Reader" checklist today by clicking the button below, or pick one up at our next community event! Let’s make this a summer of unforgettable stories.
Grown-up Summer Reading Adventure!
Who says summer reading challenges are just for kids?
This summer, the South Sound Reading Foundation is challenging the grownups to get in on the fun! We’ve put together a Summer Reading Challenge designed to help you rediscover the joy of reading, explore our local community, and try something new.
Final Challenge: Learn about our Books by the Bay featured author, Olufunke Grace Bankole, and read her incredible book, The Edge of Water!
The Best Part? The Prize! When you complete and turn in your checklist, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win TWO FREE TICKETS to our annual Books by the Bay event this September!
How to play:
Check off the items at your own pace this summer.
Submit your completed list by August 25th to enter the drawing!
Download your checklist using the button below, or pick one up at our next community event.
Let’s make this a summer of great stories. Happy reading, South Sound!
Books for Kids
We want to ensure that all children and families have access to books. Our book van visits low-income housing units, schools, after-school programs, and community events to promote reading. Contact us to schedule a stop or host a Literacy Bookshelf.
Deliveries: We partner with schools, daycares, Early Learning Centers, and other community partners to bring books to the kids being served. Interested in scheduling a book delivery for your site? Contact us using the link below!
Bag O' Books
Our Bag O Book program is to help kids have books at home to read.
Click on the order form below.
Three Pickup Locations:
You will be emailed when your bag is ready for pickup.
- Lacey Location: 200 Sleater-Kinney RD. NE, Olympia, WA 98506
- Olympia Location: 2102 Carriage Dr. SW Suite E
- Shelton Location: 303 N 4th St. - WSU Extension
The program is completely free, and families are not obliged to return any of the books they receive. You can order a bag once a month. Happy reading!
Reading Engagement
We provide story times and literacy programs that engage children in reading. Visit our Calendar page to find out where SSRF programs are in your community or contact us to request one.
Educating Families
We offer talks and information about the importance of reading, literacy and brain development. Our Books for Babies and Born to Read programs distribute books and information to parents of infants. The READY! for Kindergarten program helps parents prepare their children for success in school.
Sponsors and Funders
Additional Sponsors and Funders
OF THOSE SERVED ARE LOW INCOME.