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KID'S JOIN THE B&N READING TRIATHLON IN VENTURA THIS SUMMER

20th Anniversary of Summer Reading Program That Gives Kids the Opportunity to Earn a Free Book

By Informational Post May 22, 2016
Barnes & Noble Reading Triathlon is an annual summer reading program that gives children in grades 1st thru 6th the ability to earn a FREE book after reading 3 books.

Once they have read three books, and answered three of the four questions on the back of the READING JOURNAL, they can bring their completed journal to  the local store in Ventura between now and September 6 to receive their free book. 

On Saturday, June 4 at the Ventura store they will celebrate with a special kickoff event at 11am. Get the details on the event HERE!

At the opening ceremony, kids will find out who the medal contenders are and they will be able to vote for their favorite heroes and places in books between June 4 and August 21. Kids will complete a voting ballot by choosing their favorite gold-, silver- and bronze-medaled nominees in each group. 

TEACHERS/PARENTS DOWNLOAD A SPECIAL SUMMER READING KIT HERE

The opening ceremony will will include activities and challenges, including word scramble, puzzle solving and friendly competition inspired by Chris Grabenstein’s Mr. Lemoncello novels. Free giveaways including stickers and bookmarks will also be available at the event, while supplies last. 

On Saturday, August 27, at 11 AM, kids are officially invited back to the Ventura Barnes & Noble store to find out which favorite hero and favorite place took home the gold at a special closing ceremony where they will receive a gold medal of their own, while supplies last.

For more information on the Summer Reading Triathlon event and Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading Program, visit BN.com/SummerReading