How to Get Kids Reading This Summer

"Moms, Dads! This summer, your kids could fall two years behind in school. Don't let it happen! Get ReadKiddoRead's Second Annual Summer Reading List."

That's best-selling author James Patterson quoted on the front page of ReadKiddoRead.com, a program that's dedicated to making kids readers for life by helping parents and educators connect their children with the books that will turn them into lifelong readers.

Patch has teamed up with Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you his Second Annual Summer Reading List on Patch so Coastside parents and their kids can choose books from his age-specific summer reading lists and read them together this summer.

There are four reading lists featuring age approriate books for every age: 2 to 7 year olds; 6 to 9 year olds; 8 to 12 year olds; and tweens and teens, 11 and up. Click on the list that's right for you. The list of books has something for everyone. You can find reviews of these books and more in the Pageturners section of ReadKiddoRead.com.

Post your thoughts and experiences with this program in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments!

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The ReadKiddoRead program features bestselling author James Patterson’s picks for the summer. Find reviews of these books and more in the Advanced Reads section of ReadKiddoRead.com.