It’s easy and fun! Just read, log your activities, and earn cool virtual rewards as you go.
Step-by-step
- DOWNLOAD the Kid’s Summer Reading Trail Map or pick one up from one of the participating authors.
- SIGN UP. Let us know you are joining the adventure!
- READ. Complete the fun reading and activity challenges on your trail map. Check them off as you go!
- EARN VIRTUAL BADGES when you complete activities! Request virtual badges online and track your progress.
- SUBMIT your completed trail map. Be sure to include a contact email. Here’s how:
- Post it on social media with parents’ permission with the hashtag #HorseBookSummerReading2025;
- Email a photo to hbsummerreading@gmail.com;
- Share it in our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidssummerreadingprogram; or
- Upload it directly to our website
Bonus fun!
Download our free virtual badge tracker. Print your virtual badges and paste them on the tracker. Badges will be provided during different activities throughout the program. Your child’s first badge comes when you register!
Finish by September 1 to be eligible to win fun prizes* from participating authors. Be sure to check our Facebook Group for features with authors, additional activities, book reviews, and more!
* Prizes will be randomly drawn from all submitted entries.
Who can participate?
Kids of all ages! We have books for pre-K, early readers, middle-grade readers, and YA!
What if we can’t complete certain reading activities?
The list of activities on the reading trail map are suggested activities.
- Can’t visit a public library? Find a Little Free Library near you!
- No bookstore nearby? Find one online and browse the kids’ section.
- No pet or horse, read to your favorite stuffed animal.
Get creative!
