My Amazing Summer Challenge

6/12/2026 5:50 am

What is the My Amazing Summer Challenge?

A national program where students in grades 4-6 (ages 9-12) have a fun and adventurous summer offline—and schools can get rewarded for participating. Cartwheel, inspired by The Amazing Generation, is bringing this challenge to students across the country to encourage them to have a fun and adventurous summer offline. Students read the book on their own over the summer, try something inspired by it, and share a short reflection in the fall. Every student who participates will get a certificate of recognition. Five standout student submissions will receive a $100 bookshop.org gift card and five select districts will receive up to $1,000 in funding for their school library. 

That said, entering the drawing is not required! This is an opportunity to engage in the book and the suggested screen-free activities regardless of whether or not a student chooses to share their reflections.

There's more info here in the full challenge guide, for students and families is here. And here is a letter to caregivers that also contains much more info about how it works!