Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Second Lady Launches 2025 Summer Reading Challenge for Kids
The Second Lady, Usha Vance, is hosting a summer reading challenge for kids.
From June 1st to September 5th, kids in kindergarten through 8th grade can read 12 books of their choice.
They need to record the books in a log, then write or draw about their favorite book.
If they finish, they get a certificate and a prize.
Also, they get entered into a drawing for a trip to Washington, D.C. This program aims to make reading fun and prevent kids from forgetting what they learned during summer break.
The Second Lady launched the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge on June 1st.
The challenge encourages students in grades K-8 to read 12 books over the summer.
Participants must record their reading and reflect on their favorite book.
Completed entries receive a certificate and a small prize.
A nationwide drawing offers a trip to Washington, D.C. as a grand prize.
- Who
- The Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children to participate.
- What
- A summer reading challenge for students in grades K-8.
- When
- From June 1 to September 5, 2025.
- Where
- Across the United States, with a potential trip to Washington, D.C. for winners.
- Why
- To encourage reading, combat summer learning loss, and promote literacy.
- Initiative Leader
- Usha Vance
- Challenge Dates
- June 1 - September 5, 2025
- Target Audience
- Grades K-8
- Required Reading
- 12 books
- Rewards
- Personalized certificate and small prize for completion
- Grand Prize
- Chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C.