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Bailey’s Summer Reading Challenge hosted by AKC Public Education encourages summer reading while promoting the importance of the human-canine bond. Please refer to the rules and guidelines provided and agreed upon signing up. If you have any questions, please contact AKC Public Education at publiced@akc.org.

  • Instructions +
    • All participants should read their books independently to the best of their ability.
    • Each completed book should be recorded on the reading log.
    • Parent/guardian must submit the reading response along with reading log.
    • Discussion questions have been included as a tool to help guide conversations about the books that have been read.
    • Registration for Bailey’s Summer Reading Challenge will close at 11 PM ET on 8/1/24. All reading logs must be submitted by 11 PM ET on 9/1/2024.
    • It is not required to pick texts from the suggested reading lists; they are just recommendations to get started!
    • Prizes will be awarded to eligible participants who submit a reading log and response. The prizes awarded will be based on the reading tier reached (see full contest rules and forms in link below). All prizes will be sent to the address on file by 9/30/24.

    Full Instructions and Forms

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  • Frequently Asked Questions +

    Which grade levels can participate?

    This program is for grades K-12.

    What are the prizes?

    5 Books = Tier 1 Prizes

    10 Books = Tier 2 Prizes

    15 Books = Tier 3 Prizes

    20+ Books = Tier 4 Prizes

    How do I turn in the log?

    By Mail:

    AKC Public Education

    8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100

    Raleigh, NC 27617

    OR

    By Email: publiced@akc.org

    Do you have additional questions:

    Email us at publiced@akc.org