Many people look forward to summer break as a time to relax and create lasting memories. Families spend the season enjoying various activities together, and Albuquerque Public Schools encourages them to make reading one of those.
APS advocates for Goal 1: Early Literacy, which aims to help every student develop strong reading skills. Families can support this effort by integrating reading in their children’s summer routine.
Whether students read at home, listen to audiobooks on road trips, or attend literacy events, each activity can help improve literacy. Every page they read maintains and strengthens the skills they built during the school year.
APS recommends several free and fun opportunities available to encourage summer reading.
Story Time in the Park
The program combines books, storytelling, activities and free meals. Hosted at parks across Albuquerque, the initiative brings literacy opportunities to neighborhoods and motivates families to enjoy reading together.
Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Library Summer Reading Program
This initiative encourages readers of all ages to stay engaged with books throughout the summer. Participants can track their reading, complete activities, and earn prizes while exploring new stories and authors.
Club Read
To support summer reading, APS partnered with Dion’s and the Albuquerque Isotopes for Club Read. The program allows students to work toward reading goals, earn incentives, and build strong literacy habits. It also makes reading fun while reinforcing skills that support academic success.
Rally Reader
Students can access free digital books and reading resources anywhere through Rally Reader. The platform gives families a convenient way to stay engaged with reading while traveling or enjoying summer break.
Sora Digital Library
Sora provides students free access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks. Learners can easily browse graphic novels, chapter books, nonfiction, and audiobooks through the platform anytime, anywhere.
According to research, reading during the summer helps students maintain academic progress and return to school ready to learn. Daily reading helps them expand their vocabulary, improve comprehension, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
APS encourages families to explore these opportunities this summer and incorporate reading into their daily routines. By doing so, families can help sustain reading habits and support Goal 1: Early Literacy.