Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey announced Alabama’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read throughout the summer as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.
According to the Governor’s Office, students are asked to read six books before Aug. 1 and share what they learned through a paragraph or drawing.
“But before you put those backpacks away, I have an assignment for you,” Ivey said.
“You can choose any books you like, but I especially encourage y’all to read stories about America, our history, our heroes, our good, hardworking people,” Ivey said.
