Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge

Why? Because nationwide, children from asset-limited families can lose an average of 2 to 2.5 months of reading skills each summer!

• In total, 8,709 children participated–a 60% increase over 2018
• Of 8,709 kids, 6,876 read six or more books–a 40% increase over 2018

How many books did 8,709 kids actually read this summer?

Drum roll please…..

• 198,570 Books–a 57% increase over 2018!

In partnership with the public school systems, iReady scores will be used to determine the amount of summer gains or losses in reading for those who participated through a Suncoast Summer Book Challenge site.

While it’s important that the data from the test scores in October show an upward trend, it’s worthwhile to note the valuable impact of connections made, of relationships built, and of memories created during the reading challenge. For example, with the extraordinary attention to detail at Glenallen Elementary’s Summer program, it’s easy to imagine how positive experiences with reading, like below, can influence a ♥ of learning.

As we move into the 2019/20 school year, it will be fun to observe how the new connections and strengthened relationships positively impact our children.

The Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge is implemented by SCGLR and promoted through local summer camps and businesses to encourage children to read, reducing the “summer slide.” Learn the ins and outs and everything in between about the 2019 Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge, and view sites from 2018 that had zero learning loss or experienced reading gains through the challenge.

View the Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge 2018 Results.