#imaginationsdestination

School is out for the summer, but that does not mean its time for kids to stop reading books for a few months. Its important to feed a love for reading year round, and summer reading programs do just that! Many libraries in towns and cities have fantastic programs that encourage children to read through activities and contests.

Even more, Barnes & Noble has a great nation wide summer program that rewards children, grades 1-6, for reading. Imagination’s Destination runs from May 21st to September 3rd. Children can earn a free book by simply reading 8 of their own books, filling out the B&N Reading Journal, and turning it in to any Barnes & Noble store! Not only is Barnes & Noble inspiring kids to read more, they are fueling the love of reading by giving books as prizes. I (Sabrina) can remember doing this exact reading program when I was a kid!

So, when school is out and the book programs run during the academic year are over (Like Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! Program - Please tell me someone else remembers doing that program as a kid??), look into what summer reading programs are going on in your area. There are plenty of ways to feed one’s book need during the summer months, and keep up a year-round love for reading!

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CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to everyone that participated in our Twitter Photo Caption Contest! We really loved what you guys came up with. All of your captions were extremely creative! With that said, there could only be one winner and as difficult as it was for us to choose, the winning caption is….drum-roll please….

@pivoture: “The Traveling Stories road-trip may have been slightly overbooked...” !!

Thank you again to everyone who submitted a caption! For your enjoyment, we have listed the other submissions we received below. Good job everyone!

@ZEDucasse: “Before the Kindle and Nook, this is how people traveled with their favorite books.”

@therealskw: “Okay, okay, so I may have a few library fines...”

@karamaye0202: "I make it a rule to only pack the essentials for my summer vacation!"

@AquaticPanda: “They didn't have any book scented air fresheners, so I improvised.”

@MiriamEMaya: “I just borrowed a few books from the library.”