Ignite summer reading adventures!
Gather 'round the story fire—where every book is a path through the untamed wilds of imagination.
Novel Effect’s Summer Reading Plans bring readers of all ages together around captivating stories.
Learn more about immersive and interactive storytelling that fosters a love of reading.
Turn readers into happy campers and kindle endless fun!
Don’t leaf reading skills behind this summer. Branch out with stories that camp out in hearts and keep skills fresh.
Novel Effect is proud to partner with you in championing summer reading.
- Read aloud any of the books with our expertly curated collection of soundscapes.
- Look for the pencil icon on any book cover to download our educator-created activities. Use them to give your reader a back-to-school boost!
- Track your reading adventures with our map!
- Our summer reading themes align with the Collaborative Summer Library Program!
- Most importantly, have fun reading!
The perfect trail mix for readers
stories that inspire problem-solving, persistence, and play
Novel Effect is an award-winning app that revolutionizes routine reading with interactive soundscapes. As you read aloud your favorite books, Novel Effect responds to your voice with music, sound effects, and character voices.
This summer, read along with any Novel Effect compatible book, or choose one of the adventures that our staff librarians curated for your curious learners. Focused on adventures in reading, these stories inspire young readers to explore the world, solve problems, and read more—pack a punch of learning that prepares kids for back-to-school adventures!
- Think of something in our environment that could be explored or solved with STEM. How might you approach it?
- What community problem are you inspired to solve? List the steps you’d take to tackle it.
- What would you invent to solve the problem explored in the book? Describe what it would do and how it would work.
- What are some real-life examples where STEM has made a difference in the world?
Transport young readers into the animal kingdom, showcase animals in their natural habitats, and foster empathy, compassion, and connection with the natural world. These stories spark curiosity about nature’s role in our planet’s health and survival.
SPARKS OF INQUIRY:
- What unique features does the animal in the story have?
- Let’s go outside to find animals or insects. Then, let’s notice their special features and behaviors.
- Let’s research an animal featured in the story. Then, we’ll note the similarities and differences.
- How do you think the animals in this story feel about their homes and friends?
SPARKS OF INQUIRY:
- When you play with others, how do you make sure everyone feels included and has fun?
- Invent a brand-new game. What would it be called, how is it played, and what are the rules? Then, let’s try playing it!
- Think of a time you faced a challenge while playing a sport or game. How is it similar or different from what happened in the story?
- Name a sports goal you have and how you could work towards it.
- Think of something in our environment that could be explored or solved with STEM. How might you approach it?
- What community problem are you inspired to solve? List the steps you’d take to tackle it.
- What would you invent to solve the problem explored in the book? Describe what it would do and how it would work.
- What are some real-life examples where STEM has made a difference in the world?
Transport young readers into the animal kingdom, showcase animals in their natural habitats, and foster empathy, compassion, and connection with the natural world. These stories spark curiosity about nature’s role in our planet’s health and survival.
SPARKS OF INQUIRY:
- What unique features does the animal in the story have?
- Let’s go outside to find animals or insects. Then, let’s notice their special features and behaviors.
- Let’s research an animal featured in the story. Then, we’ll note the similarities and differences.
- How do you think the animals in this story feel about their homes and friends?
SPARKS OF INQUIRY:
- When you play with others, how do you make sure everyone feels included and has fun?
- Invent a brand-new game. What would it be called, how is it played, and what are the rules? Then, let’s try playing it!
- Think of a time you faced a challenge while playing a sport or game. How is it similar or different from what happened in the story?
- Name a sports goal you have and how you could work towards it.
How to use:
- Download and print your Tents and Tale Tracking Sheet!
- Help your child track their reading progress by coloring one tent each time you read together with Novel Effect!
- Read 25 or more books from the Adventures in Reading collection in your Novel Effect app to reach your goal!
- Show us your progress! Post photos of your map progress on social media and tag them with #NovelEffect. We’ll be re-sharing photos and videos all month long!
How to use:
- Download and print your Tents and Tale Tracking Sheet!
- Help your child track their reading progress by coloring one tent each time you read together with Novel Effect!
- Read 25 or more books from the Adventures in Reading collection in your Novel Effect app to reach your goal!
- Show us your progress! Post photos of your map progress on social media and tag them with #NovelEffect. We’ll be re-sharing photos and videos all month long!
Reading is an adventure ... of FUN!
Engaging, creative activities deepen understanding and spark curiosity for a summer filled with reading adventure. Keep young minds active and inspired with challenges, problem-solving skills, playful projects and more! Join our summer reading program to instantly access these companion book activities on our site on in your Novel Effect app—just look for the pencil icon on the book cover.
Turn reading into a magical summer experience
The award-winning Novel Effect app offers a library of interactive music and sound effects to enrich your regular storytime routine. When you read aloud from real books you already know and love, Novel Effect responds at the right moment. It encourages children to read more often and improve literacy skills during summer break.
self-paced
Read from a handpicked selection of books on your summer schedule.
expertly curated
Staff librarian suggestions to match every early reader’s interests.
diverse activities
Educator-created activities to maintain learning progress.
Unlock a Summer of Reading Adventures
EDUCATORS
Help students maintain and strengthen skills over the summer, and start the next school year on a high note!
SCHOOLS
Provide students and families with the tools they need to maintain the momentum of learning.
DISTRICTS
Foster home-school connections that builds reading engagement and supports literacy learning.
LIBRARIES
Ignite a love of reading and build bonds between grownups and budding bookworms.
A Novel Effect Summer Reading Plan elevates your summer reading existing initiatives. Add a layer of engagement to keep families reading all summer, and make achievement soar! After receiving their activation card, families activate their accounts in 3 easy steps: 
Download the Novel Effect app and create a free account.
Scan the QR Code on the activation card.
Follow the prompts to accept the complimentary subscription.
FAMILIES' PASSPORT TO READING ADVENTURE
Create cherished s'memories with immersive stories
Customize your family’s reading journey with our flexible subscription options to unlock access to all soundscapes, in-app ebooks, book activities, and more trail-blazing fun. We offer unlimited access to exploration and discovery all year round with our annual plan.
Create cherished s'memories with immersive stories
Customize your family’s reading journey with our flexible subscription options to unlock access to all soundscapes, in-app ebooks, book activities, and more trail-blazing fun. We offer unlimited access to exploration and discovery all year round with our annual plan.
Hike into a summer like no other with Novel Effect—where every story leaps off the page and into vibrant imaginations. Join our community of educators, families, and librarians that make reading a spark-tacular adventure that captivates, educates, and inspires readers of all ages.
Hike into a summer like no other with Novel Effect—where every story leaps off the page and into vibrant imaginations. Join our community of educators, families, and librarians that make reading a spark-tacular adventure that captivates, educates, and inspires readers of all ages.