Summer reading challenge

Start your summer reading challenge

June 1 - August 13

Step 1

Access eBooks and audiobooks

Digital libraries

  1. Log in to Clever to access

Step 2

Read

Learn, discover & have fun!

  1. Take a look at reading lists (below) for ideas on books that interest you.
  2. ReadSBISD Parent Guide
    • Parents: learn strategies for reading with your youngest family members.
  3. Reading resources for parents and families
  4. Avoiding the summer slide

Step 3

Log reading activities

Access Beanstack

  1. Beanstack app - Instructions
  2. Web browser - Instructions
  3. List of school links

Earn points

  1. Earn prizes and digital badges for reading, doing activities and writing reviews.
    • Follow us on Twitter @SBISDLibraries for the latest prize and recognition announcements!

Read and win!

Reading Rock Star

Weekly prizes

Each week, we're selecting students by random drawing from among all students who logged minutes for the week!
We draw one student at each level - elementary, middle and high school. Prize bags include items like books, gift cards to local restaurants or businesses, games, calligraphy sets (secondary), art sets (elementary) and other goodies, plus a Reading Rock Star t-shirt and water bottle.

Grand prizes

Two grand prizes will be awarded per level:
To be eligible for a grand prize drawing, a student must reach the 1000-minute-goal by August 13. Grand prize drawings will be held shortly after the deadline.  Additional prizes include tickets to a Texans game! Thank you to Spring Branch Education Foundation for providing grand prizes and more!

Recognitions

The top five readers (by number of minutes) at each level will be recognized at the August school board meeting!

award-winning reading lists

We want you to read! If you're not sure where to begin, here are some reading lists to get you started.

How to get a public library card

English / Spanish

Don't forget about the public libraries that check out books all summer long!
Visit your local branch of the Houston Public Library and the Harris County Public Library for free access to thousands of great books!
Note: due to COVID, some library branches are closed to visitors, but they are open for curbside book pick-up; use their online hold system to reserve books.

What are you reading this summer?

#SBISD_readers

Tag us on Twitter @SBISDLibraries and @SBISD!