Summer Reading Program
Join families to celebrate the gift of literature.
Registration: May 1-31 | Reading: June 1-30
Celebration Party: July 9, 2026
How It Works
Register
Sign up May 1–31 (members only)
Read
Complete 4 books during June
Log
Submit your reading log by July 1
Celebrate
Join the Popsicle Party on July 9!
Eligibility
- Open to children ages 5–14
- Read 4 physical books (no e-books, audiobooks, or read-alouds)
- High school students: join the Summer Book Discussion
2026 Popsicle Party
July 9, 2026
Annunciation Catholic Church · Houston
Popsicles, games, certificate & reward pickup, and a talk for high schoolers with a priest. Parents must accompany children.
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Volunteers needed for setup, popsicle distribution, game supervision, and cleanup.
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New for 2026
Highschool Summer Reading Club
Conference attendees got a sneak peek at this year's selection. Read "The Lord of the World" by Robert Hugh Benson and join the discussion at the Popsicle Party.
Awards for eligible high school students. Plus a brief talk by Fr. Felix!
2025 Popsicle Party
77 attendees · 102 registered participants
St. Jerome graciously hosted the party! Children received awards, certificates, and raffle prizes. There were games, storytelling costumes, and parents connecting. HEB donated the popsicles.
2025 Sponsors
LOCAL SPONSORS
Houston Children's Museum · The Homeschool Store · Raising Cane's · Amy's Ice Cream · Kolache Shoppe · Houston Fire Museum · Sugar Land Space Cowboys · HEB
ONLINE SPONSORS
Pauline Press · Sophia Press · Ignatius Press
FAMILIES
Landry Family (games) · Gibbons Family (popsicles) · Camara Family (coordination)
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Parish Library
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Kolbe Academy
Sonlight
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