How kids 14 and under can participate:

  1. Get a Feed Your Brain Reading Log PDF and set a goal to read each day for at least 15 minutes or more throughout June and July. Grown-ups may read aloud for kids who are still learning.
  2. Join us for our Feed Your Brain kick off on Sunday, June 5 at 2 pm for the Biggest Storytime of the Summer at your local Half Price Books.
  3. Add up your minutes and have your parent or guardian initial at the end of each week.
  4. Check-in at your local Half Price Books store to find more great books to Feed Your Brain throughout the summer!
  5. Did you read 600 minutes or more? Turn in your completed reading log at Half Price Books July 25 – August 7 to receive your $5 Back-to-School Bucks summer reading reward!
  6. Do you think you’re a Top Reader this summer? We’ll award one top reader per age group with a TOP READER prize, a $20 HPB Gift Card!*

Make family reading goals this summer and
give rewards to your children.

Think of fun, creative family rewards. Here are some ideas:

  • Take a trip to the zoo or amusement park.
  • Walk in your favorite family park.
  • Camp out in the backyard with family or friends.
  • Have a special lunch at your favorite pizza place.
  • Take a trip to your favorite bookstore to pick out a new book.
  • Present reading reward certificates. [ Download Certificate PDF ]