10 Free Kids Summer Reading Programs for 2025 That Give Books, Pizza & Prizes.
Looking for ways to keep your kids reading this summer—without spending a dime? 📚 You’re in luck! Tons of free kids summer reading programs for 2025 are offering awesome rewards like free books, pizza, and cool prizes just for reading a few pages a day.
We’ve rounded up the best national programs below so you can start planning a fun (and budget-friendly) summer that keeps your child learning. 👇
1. Pizza Hut’s Camp BOOK IT! Program
Kids can score a free Personal Pan Pizza every month just for hitting their reading goal!
Who: Kids in PreK–6th grade
What: Track reading in June, July, and August
Reward: One free pizza per month 🍕
Kids can earn one pizza per month in June, July, and August with the BOOK IT! mobile app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
👉 Register by May 31, 2025 to participate!
2. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal
This one’s a classic! Fill out a short journal and get a free book from a select list.
Who: Grades 1–6
What: Read 8 books and write a sentence about each
Reward: Choose one free book from their list
How: Print the 2025 journal here
📍 Bring your completed journal to any B&N store between July 1 – August 31, 2025.
3. Scholastic Home Base Summer Reading
Kids can read books online, track minutes, and unlock digital rewards!
Who: Ages 5–12
What: Join their free digital world and read daily
Reward: Digital experiences, games, and book donations
How: Create a free account at Scholastic Home Base
📲 No purchase necessary—everything is free and online!
4. Books-A-Million’s Summer Reading Challenge
Read any 4 books from their summer list and earn a free “Our Universe” tote bag.
Who: All ages welcome
What: Read 4 books from the BAM summer reading list
Reward: Free tote bag (while supplies last)
How: Download the reading journal
📦 Submit it in-store or online—easy and fun!
5. H‑E‑Buddy Reading Club (Texas Only)
If you’re in Texas, H-E-B gives your child a special prize pack for reading 10 books!
Who: Texas kids 3–12
What: Read 10 books and log them
Reward: T-shirt, bookmark, and surprise gift
📬 Must be postmarked by October 1, 2025.
6. Local Libraries (Check Your Branch!)
Most public libraries offer custom summer reading programs with prizes—think zoo passes, toys, and more!
Who: Varies by location
What: Usually involves reading logs or weekly events
Reward: Local prizes & recognition
How: Check your local library’s website or visit in person
🧠 Pro Tip: Sign up early—some libraries have limited spots!
7. Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards
Turn reading into free play points! Kids get 10 points for reading for 2 weeks.
Who: All ages
What: Track 2 weeks of reading
Reward: 10 play points for games 🎮
How: Download the reward calendar
🎟️ Limit 1 reward calendar per child, per visit.
8. Half Price Books “Feed Your Brain” Program
Read 300+ minutes in a month and get a $5 Bookworm Bucks coupon!
Who: Kids under 14
What: Read and log your time
Reward: Free $5 coupon to spend in-store
📅 Available June & July. Coupon is redeemable through August 31.
9. Amazon’s Summer Reading Challenge (TBD)
While Amazon hasn’t released details yet for 2025, in past years they’ve partnered with local bookstores to give free books and gift cards.
Tip: Bookmark Amazon’s Kids & Family section and check back in June.
🛍️ Perfect for Prime members—watch for updates!
10. TD Bank Summer Reading Program
Kids can earn $10 in a new savings account just by reading!
Who: Grades K–5
What: Read 10 books and fill out a form
Reward: $10 deposited into a new TD Bank Young Saver account
💵 A fun way to teach saving and spark a love of reading!
Final Tips to Make It Fun:
Let your kid pick books they’re excited about.
Set daily goals and celebrate progress with small rewards.
Join with friends or siblings to make it a challenge!
Don’t Miss Out!
Most of these free kids summer reading programs for 2025 open in late spring and fill up fast—especially the pizza ones! 🍕
Bookmark this post and check back as we update links and dates.
And if you discover a great local program, share it in the comments so other readers can benefit too! 💬
More Ways to Save This Summer?
✅ Check out our full list of birthday freebies for May 2025
✅ See how to score discounted gift cards for everyday spending
Stay savvy,
—The DailyBuddy Team 💙
