06/05/2026
This summer, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we are excited to invite all children (K-8) to join in the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Participants will read and track 12
books of their choice between June 1 and September 4. Every book counts! When you finish your 12 books, ask your parents/guardians to let us know, and we will send you a personalized certificate, an America 250th
anniversary-themed bookmark, and a special link to receive a prize! You will also be entered for a chance to visit our nation’s capital and the White House with a chaperone. Terms and conditions apply.
Eligibility
1
Must be entering kindergarten through eighth grade.
2
Must reside at or have a USPS verified address.
Instructions
The goal is simple: read 12 books of your choice between June 1 and September 4.
1
CHOOSE YOUR BOOKS
Pick any 12 books—fiction or nonfiction, classics or new releases—that inspire your curiosity and imagination.
2
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Download the official Summer Reading Challenge Reading Log and record each title as you finish.
3
CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Once you’ve read all 12 books, have a parent or guardian submit your completed log using the submission form below by 11:59PM ET on September 4, 2026.
Parkway Patriots Vernon Middle School Leesville Junior High School Pickering High School
This summer, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we are excited to invite all children (K-8) to join in the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Participants will read and track 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 4. Every book counts!
