2021 Summer Reading Challenge

Please note: The 2021 Summer Reading Challenge has ended. Join our mailing list to receive information about future reading challenges.

Welcome to Philly Bookshelf’s second annual Summer Reading Challenge! We’ve made a few exciting updates based on suggestions from participants last summer: the 2021 Challenge has more prize categories, requires fewer categories to complete a full card, and offers an optional "Free Space" to read any book you like in place of a block you choose on your Challenge card. Happy reading!

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Download the card below to join the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge:

How do I participate?

• Start reading! Write the title and author in the matching block for each category you read between May 28 and September 10, 2021. For the magazine category, write the name of the magazine and the date of publication.

• Book titles may be used only once per card.

• Only one entry per person. Entering the giveaway is optional and not required to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge. You are welcome to read for fun.

  • NOTE: Philly Bookshelf does not collect data from children. Parents or guardians may submit one adult card and one card for each child that participates in the Summer Reading Challenge. Review the official rules for additional information.

• Optional “Free Space”: Read any book of your choosing in place of one specified category on the card.

• You are on your honor to read books before adding them to your Summer Reading Challenge card.

• The 2021 Adult Summer Reading Challenge is for readers18 years old and older.

• The 2021 Children’s Summer Reading Challenge is for readers ages newborn to 18 years old. Philly Bookshelf does NOT collect data from children. To participate in the drawing, Parents or Guardians must submit a card on behalf of their child or children.

• All entries must be received by 8 PM EST on September 10, 2021.

How do I win?

Five Blocks: Complete any 5 blocks, submit your card, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to a bookstore.

10 Blocks: Complete any 10 blocks, submit your card, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a bookstore.

Full Page: Complete all 16 blocks, submit your card, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to a bookstore.

Click here to review the official rules for the giveaway.

How do I submit my card for the giveaway?

All entries must be received by 8 PM EST on September 10, 2021.

1.     Complete the appropriate online form:   

2.     Or mail a copy of your card to Philly Bookshelf, 1700 7th Avenue, Suite 116 #289, Seattle, WA 98101.

Need ideas for books to read?

See or suggestions:

Adult Summer Reading Challenge Suggestions

Children’s Summer Reading Challenge Suggestions

Follow Philly Bookshelf on Facebook and Instagram for more suggestions. Or ask a librarian or independent bookstore for ideas.

Be sure to tag #PhillyBookChallenge2021.

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