Summer Reading Programs

There are so many great summer reading programs out there for kids that I want to be able to take advantage of this summer. Unfortunately they are all starting to run together in my brain so I decided to compile a list here so other people can take advantage of it too.

Half Price Books

Age: Under 14
Requirements: At least 600 minutes of reading during the months of June and July
Reward: $5 gift certificate to Half Price Books

Borders

Age: 12 and under
Requirements: Read 10 books between 6/1/2011 and 9/15/2011
Reward: Free book from a selected list

Barnes and Noble

Age: Not listed but looks like 1st through 6th grade
Requirements: read 8 books and list who you would recommend them to
Reward: One free book from a selected list

Maricopa County Library

Age: 0-18
Requirements: ? can't find it, says it starts May 26th
Reward: usually several small prizes plus a free book

Yes, I am a Harry Potter fan

I have added a little countdown clock to the sidebar of my blog. I have been reading the Harry Potter series since before it was a huge hit and I am anxiously awaiting and dreading the release of the last book. I am anxiously awaiting the release because the books are always great and I want to read the next chapter in this story. I am dreading the release because it will be the last one and it has been fun to read the books and think about what will happen next. I already have plans to go to the midnight showing of the next movie and to spend the morning that it is released in a coffee shop with a friend reading the book. Unfortunately I have to work a 12 hour shift the next day so I don't think that I'll get to finish it as quickly as I was able to finish the last one.