Keiki – Keep Reading with the White House Reading Challenge

Posted on: August 8, 2025 | Category: Uncategorized

Kids in grades K–8 can keep the summer reading momentum going by joining the National Summer Reading Challenge, hosted by the White House.

White House Summer Reading Challenge logoHere’s how to participate:

  • Read 12 books between now and September 5
  • Record each book’s title, start, and finish dates on the Reading Log
  • Fill out and sign the Submission Form (must be signed by a parent or guardian)

Send your completed form to read@mail.whitehouse.gov by September 5, 2025.

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