Summer Reading 2020 has gone virtual! This year's theme is Imagine Your Story – a celebration of fairy tales, folklore, mythology, and sharing your own unique story and voice.
Brooklyn Public Library is here to help families have FUN with reading all summer long! It all begins on June 1, with kickoff events including a sing-along party with Cara Samantha, building castles with ArchForKids, and a performance by the Catpulli Mexican Dance Group.
This year, instead of stopping by a local branch, families can sign up for Summer Reading online at Beanstack, where they will have access to book recommendations, opportunities to complete challenges and earn badges, and a chance to win prizes.
We will continue to offer a wide array of virtual programs including storytimes, game time, arts and crafts and performances. Find a complete schedule on our events calendar.
As always, we encourage families to read whatever they choose over the summer. We have also compiled recommended booklists by grade level to help you get started!
- Books for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Books for Kindergarten & Grade 1
- Books for Grades 2 & 3
- Books for Grades 4 & 5
- Books for Middle School
Can't decide what to read first? Let the Summer Reading Fortune Teller guide you!
Download and print the template above, or simply follow the folding instructions using a blank piece of paper. Once folded, add colors, numbers and book titles from your list.
Ready to play?
- Have a friend or family member select a color.
- Pinch the fortune teller, moving back and forth as you spell out the color.
- Select one of the numbers showing. Move back and forth while counting to that number.
- Select your final number and lift the flap to reveal your book suggestion!
Visit our Summer Reading site to explore booklists, find coloring pages, activity suggestions and more!
This blog post reflects the opinions of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of Brooklyn Public Library.
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