Summer Reading
Summer Reading 2026
Summer Reading Programs at Florida’s libraries play a vital role in helping youth stay engaged, curious and connected to learning all summer long. To support libraries in their planning and implementation, we have developed a suite of optional resources inspired by The Yearling and the tenacious spirit of Floridians who have long shaped life in our state’s scrub and homestead landscapes.
While these materials are designed to support summer programming, The Yearling and its themes of resilience, family and Florida’s natural environment also offer rich opportunities for year‑round programs, displays and community engagement. Libraries may use or adapt these resources in whatever ways best serve their local communities.
In addition, libraries may choose to explore America250FL resources that highlight historic photos, Florida‑focused stories and civic‑literacy connections as our nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
- The Yearling & Florida Homestead Resources
- America250FL
Summer Statistics 2026
The FLYP Annual Statistical Report where you can report your Summer Reading Program statistics will be available in Counting Opinions on July 20, 2026. The deadline to report your statistics is September 30, 2026.
Helpful Resources
Statistics Dashboard
The Florida Library Youth Program (FLYP) Summer Reading Program Statistics Dashboard allows users to view and explore data reported from public libraries in the FLYP Summer Reading Statistics Survey from fiscal years 2013-2014 to the most recently published fiscal year.
Book lists
- Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards for English Language Arts — Kindergarten through Grade 12
- English Language Arts, pages 153-166
- Civic Literacy, pages 170-173
- Resiliency Florida — Prekindergarten through Grade 12
- Reading List | Resiliency Florida (includes Family Reading Guides for each book)
- New Worlds Reading Initiative — Prekindergarten through Grade 5
