Homestead Elementary Summer Reading
2026
Keep your brain active this summer by reading!
The Carrollton/The Colony/Lewisville area has some great summer reading opportunities. Students can participate in a variety of free activities and earn prizes just for reading.
Local Libraries
Summer Reading Challenge
June 1- August 1
Beat the heat by relaxing with a cool book and earn prizes along the way! Log into the Beanstalk app and record the number of minutes you read and collect prizes.
Check out the link below for details of the summer reading program and weekly events.
The Colony Public Library
Adventure Begins
Set Reading Goals and earn Prizes all summer. Kick off Party June 6 at 10:00 am.
*Check out their weekly events and programs on their website HERE
Destination Summer
May 23 - July 29
Earn prizes for every 25 books, 25 hours, or 25 days! Kick Off Party Saturday, June 1st from 2-4 pm.
*Check out their weekly events and programs on the link below.
Local Businesses
Summer Reading Journal
1st - 6th grade
July 1 - August 31
Read 8 books and rank your books to earn a free book from a grade level list.
Half Priced Books
Summer Reading Camp
June 1- July 31
Summer Reading Camp returns June 1 through July 31. Register now to receive reminders about the camp, and to receive reading lists and fun activities to keep your kiddos busy all summer long!
Books A Million
Become a Summer Reading Warrior
Read four books and return the linked form to your local Books A Million store for a free gift.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Camp Book It
On Going
Sign up online to make goals, track your reading, and earn a free personal pan pizza each month.
Click here for more details
Reading Reward Calendar
Read everyday for 2 weeks and earn 10 free play points.
Click HERE for reading log.
HEB Summer Reading Club
HEBuddy
Read 10 books this summer and mail in the reading log for a prize.
Click here for details.
Enrichment
Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading
Check out a variety of book lists to encourage the joy of reading.
Click HERE to learn more.