Keep the Kids Reading! Great Summer Reading Reward Programs

 Now that school's out for the summer I want to keep my kids in the habit of reading every day.  I'm all about free and great deals, so I got on Google and discovered several great summer reading reward programs:

•  Barnes & Nobles:  Kids can choose a free book from a list for reading 8 books.  Go to http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp and print out their Passport to Summer Reading.

• Half-Price Books Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program
  Kids age 14 and under can earn a $3 Half Price Books Shopping Card for each week they read at least 15 minutes per day. Deadline July 31.

• Borders 2010 Summer Reading Double-Dog Dare - Kids 12 or under read any 10 books and get a free book (choose your free book from their selection of 10 books). The form must be completed and turned in at any Borders, Borders Express or Waldenbooks store. Deadline August 26, 2010.

• Chuck E. Cheese's Reading Rewards Calendar - Kids read every day for 2 weeks and receive 10 free tokens at a Chuck E. Cheese's Restaurant. Offer expires 12/31/2010 

• HEBuddy Reading Club Children read 10 books and earn a free t-shirt and points sticker. Locations in Texas.