Journey to Reading 2025

Journey Into Reading: A World of Colorful Stories

Embark on an exciting summer adventure with Journey into Reading: A World of Colorful Stories! This initiative, in collaboration with the Barbara Bush Library, aims to foster a love for reading and support academic growth.

View all of the Summer Reading events at the Barbara Bush Library.

You'll accumulate points for every book read and event attended, with opportunities to compete for exclusive Spring ISD prizes. Choose from a variety of reading materials, including traditional books, eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines. Participate in fun, interactive events to earn extra points and enhance your reading experience.

Journey into Reading: A World of Colorful Stories

Summer Reading Activities at Barbara Bush Library

Competition Details

Elementary and Middle School students will compete separately

  • Every book read (5 points)

  • Every event attended (10 points)

  • Earn prizes from the Barbara Bush Library just for registering

Campus Level:

  • Each school will recognize up to six winners:

    • One PK-2 winner for English and one for Spanish

    • One 3-5 winner for English and one for Spanish

    • One 6-8 winner for English and one for Spanish

  • In the event of ties, Library Media Specialists will select the campus finalists.

District Level:

  • Campus winners will compete district-wide to determine up to six winners at the district level:

    • One PK-2 district champion for English and one for Spanish

    • One 3-5 district champion for English and one for Spanish

    • One 6-8 district champion for English and one for Spanish

  • District-wide winners will be determined based on the highest point totals.

This tiered approach ensures fair competition across all grade levels and recognizes top readers at both the campus and district levels.

This program is designed to cater to all reading preferences and proficiency levels, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. By participating, you'll not only have fun but also maintain your reading skills, setting yourself up for success in the upcoming school year. The Journey into Reading program is underway, so don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore new worlds through books!

For any questions or more information, please contact Jessica C. Jackson at jjacks7@springisd.org or your school's Library Media Specialist once the school is back in session!

Let's embark on this exciting reading adventure together!