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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 provided.
    • Parent/legal guardian must submit a completed reading response sheet and reading log provided below to AKC Public Education (addresses provided on the reading log).
    • Optional discussion questions have been included as a tool to help guide conversations about the books that have been read.
    • All reading logs and response sheets must be received 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!
    • Eligible participants who complete a reading log and reading response sheet will receive prizes based on the reading tier reached (see below). All prizes will be sent to the address provided on the Jotform at registration by 9/30/24.

    See the FAQ for more information.

    Registration opens June 1st, 2024!

    Sign up form

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  • Frequently Asked Questions +

    When does the contest start?

    June 01, 2024

    What is the last day to register?

    11 PM ET on August 01, 2024

    When are the materials (reading log and response sheet) due?

    11 PM ET on September 01, 2024

    When will the prizes be mailed?

    By September 30, 2024

    Will I be notified?

    Yes, via email

    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