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As schools let out for summer, Borders is Double Dog Daring you with their Summer Reading Challenge. Getting kids to do anything that isn’t on a bike, in a pool or in front of the TV during summer break can sometimes be a daunting task, yet continued reading is important for their minds to continue to grow and bend. Have your child under 12 years old sign up for the challenge at the Borders store nearest you. All they have to do is read any 10 books this summer and they’ll receive a FREE book!
HarperCollins and Jon Scieszka, author of Robot Zot, have provided this week’s tip for getting kids to read:
“If you want to inspire your boy reader, expand your definition of reading to include non-fiction, graphic novels, funny books, wordless books, audio books and magazines. Summer reading is a great time to explore texts that aren’t covered/allowed in school reading.”
One lucky Deal Seeking Mom reader will win a $100 Borders Gift Card!
To enter, tell me one way you get your kids to read over the summer. What tips and tricks can you share that have them turning off the TV and opening a book?
Every reader has four methods available to enter this contest. Choose one each of any combination of method one, two, three, or four for up to a total of 4 entries!!!
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Methods of entry:
1. Leave a comment. What are your tips for getting your kids to read over summer vacation?
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Prize:
(1) $100 Borders Gift Card
This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, 6/16 and is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. I’ll use Comment Contest to select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email and listed on my Giveaway Winners page. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize. Good luck!
While you’re in a contest entering mood, don’t forget to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!
Jessica-MomForHim
i am on the forums
Jessica-MomForHim
i am a subscriber also.
Kristie
I don’t have kids, but I do have a summer reading habit that has carried over into my adult years thanks to my mom and various programs that rewarded kids for reading!
One I remember in particular was “Book it” where kids could earn free personal pan pizzas from pizza hut by reading.
Kristie
I have your button on Kristie’s List.
Kristie
I’m on the DSM forums.
Kristie
I subscribe to the Rss feed.
Kate
I don’t have kids, but on the things my mom did was if I read all 6 of an American Girl series I could get the doll. It worked really well and I really wanted those dolls. I have 5 now.
Kate
I’m an email subscriber.
Kate
I’m a DSM forum member.
Lisa
My daughter is still at the age where she loves looking at books and having them read to her. I like to encourage that by continuing to get her new books, and we also really limit TV time, so hopefully her love of books will continue as she gets older.
Lisa
I’m already subscribing via email.
Julie
My daughter likes to read so I don’t have to motivate here (We will see how her little bro does in a few years….).
She participates in the library summer reading program as well as the Half Price Books summer reading program. Getting free stuff is fun even at her age!
Julie
I have your button on my blog!
Julie
email subscriber
Robin D
Visit your local public library because there is so much going on and the enthusiasm of the librarians is infectious.
Robin D
Joined the Deal Seeking Mom Forums!
Robin D
Ssubscribe via RSS!
Bethanny
subscriber!
Bethanny
We visit the library weekly.
Gina
My son is unable to read on his own, so we wet out a part of each day for reding time!
Patricia Barton
To get my kids to read we do the summer reading program at our local library. However, this year they are older and not really into the prizes that the library gives out. So I told them that for each 150 pages read, they will get $1.50. And then after they read 5 books we will pick a yummy dessert to bake together. My kids love money, and love to bake, so it’s a win win! Plus, they’ll be reading!!
Patricia Barton
I’m a subscriber via RSS feed
Some Lucky Dog
Get them a new book to read each week this summer! Expensive? No! Take them to the thrift store where you’ll pay 25 cents to $1.00!
Some Lucky Dog
button at http://www.someluckydog.blogspot.com, right sidebar
Some Lucky Dog
I’m a forum member!
Some Lucky Dog
e-mail subscriber!
Sarah Martin
Love this website! You have saved me so much money! I currently subscribe to your feed! Thank you for all your hard work Tara!
Kellee
My son loves the library more than I do! So, it doesn’t take much for him to pick up a book!
Kellee
I subscribe to your email.
Chhaya
I keep plenty of books around for my preschooler to choose from and he is more than happy to sit gazing at the pictures and impressing me with his reading skills !