Summer Reading

Summer. . . No matter if it is a wet, rainy day or a bright, sunny one, it’s always a beautiful day for a good book!

Keep reading to learn where to find good books, download free reading charts and bookmarks, and find other free, helpful reading resources!

Choose Good Books to Read for Summer

  • The Good and the Beautiful Book List — A free searchable, downloadable list of book recommendations.
  • Choose books from the Book List to read during the summer and gather books from:

    Search Book List
  • The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop

Summer Reading Program 2025

  • Summer is just around the corner, and we are excited for the return of The Good and the Beautiful Summer Reading Program. This program is anticipated to be released on May 1, 2025.

    Our mission with the Summer Reading Program is to introduce as many families as possible to good and beautiful books. As we prepare to give away over 100,000 books, help us introduce others to these books by sharing this link filled with free Ideas for Summer Reading. Here families can find free resources like The Good and the Beautiful Book List, containing more than 1,000 recommended books for children of all ages, as well as supportive videos and blog posts, free printables, and much more. 

    Our inventory of free books is limited, and the demand for this free reading program is high, so sign up for text alerts and be the first to know when it is released.



Download Free Reading Charts and Bookmarks

Encourage your child to read all summer! Download these free reading charts and bookmarks so your child can track his or her summer reading.

Download Free PDF!

On The Good and the Beautiful YouTube Channel

Summer Fun and Learning Resources

  • 100 fun and easy activities for your summer

  • Learn All Summer  — The Good and the Beautiful

    Books and curriculum for summer learning

  • Getting ready for kindergarten tips and a free printable checklist

  • Ideas for bringing your homeschool outdoors

  • More freebookmarks and tips for identifying good books

  • Ideas for outdoor fun with kids