Official 2026 Summer Reading Program Rules

Program Duration:
June 12th, 2026 – August 12th, 2026

Who Can Participate:
Open to all readers according to age group. Must register to participate.

How to Participate

  1. Register for the Book Out Reading Program

  2. Read books throughout the program period

  3. Submit your reading activity weekly

  4. Complete your Digital Reading Passport

  5. Submit your final passport at the end of the program

What Counts as Reading?

  • Physical books

  • eBooks (Kindle, Apple Books, etc.)

  • Audiobooks

  • Any genre

Weekly Submission Requirement

  • Participants must submit reading logs once per week

  • Each submission should include:

    • Book title(s)

    • Author(s)

    • Pages read OR minutes listened

  • Weekly submissions are required to:

    • Stay eligible for weekly prize drawings

    • Earn consistency points

Points System

Participants earn points based on engagement:

  • Book completed → +10 points

  • 50+ pages read → +5 points

  • Weekly submission → +5 points

  • Reflection/review → +5 bonus points

  • Consistency streak (4 weeks) → +10 bonus

Prizes & Rewards

All participants who reach 250+ points will receive:

  • Completion certificate

  • Digital badge

  • Recognition on Book Out platforms

  • Entry into grand prize drawing

Weekly Drawings:

  • 3–5 winners selected weekly from active participants

Digital Reading Passport (Final Submission)

At the end of the program, participants must submit:

  • Completed Digital Reading Passport

  • Final reading log

This will be used to:

  • Verify total points

  • Determine grand prize eligibility

Important Notes

  • Weekly submissions are required for prize eligibility

  • Final passport submission is required for completion recognition

  • Incomplete or missing logs may result in disqualification from prizes