Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in the Ruth’s Attic Summer Reading Program. Read five books from the bookstore over the summer and receive a special prize.

Library Ruth’s Attic Bookstore Summer Reading Program Rules

• Children who participate must be between the ages of 5 to 12 and be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Qualifying books can only be purchased at the Ruth’s Attic bookstore, which is located at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• While purchasing their first qualifying book, the parent or guardian can provide their name and phone number to sign up each new participant.
• One punch card will be provided per child.
• These punch cards will be punched once at checkout for each qualifying book that is purchased.
• In order to qualify for a 30% discount on books two through five, books must be purchased by Aug. 30, 2025.
• Books must fit within age-appropriate categories for each participant. These categories are outlined in the children’s section of the Ruth’s Attic bookstore.
• To complete the Summer Reading Program, each participant must read all five books, and then review their favorite book of the five by providing a bookstore staff member with either a drawing, verbal explanation, or written summary.
• Participants must complete the challenge by Sept. 10, 2025 to qualify for the special prize—a $15 gift card. This gift card can be redeemed at the Ruth’s Attic bookstore for an age-appropriate book.