Reliant Readers

Presented by Reliant

Slide into summer with the Reliant Readers Summer Reading Program!

The Houston Astros Foundation and Reliant have partnered together for the 5th year in a row to stop the “summer slide” that happens too often for our elementary students. We are excited to kick off our SLIDE INTO SUMMER READING program and we invite you to encourage your students to become a RELIANT READER for this upcoming summer. Our goal is to achieve 500,000 reading minutes this summer by elementary students in the Greater Houston and surrounding area. Parents/legal guardians of the top 1,000 Reliant Readers qualify for Astros home game tickets on August 1st to celebrate their summer reading achievements.

Read Every Day to Qualify for Astros Tickets on August 1st!

Join Reliant and the Astros at Daikin Park for the August 1st game against the Texas Rangers as we celebrate the end of summer and recognize the top 1,000 Reliant Readers. Parents/guardians may record your child’s daily reading minutes to qualify:
1. Click the “Register Your Student” button below
2. Enter your information – name email address, phone number, Child’s grade and Child’s school
3. Be on the lookout for weekly emails containing a link to log your child’s book info and reading hours
4. Use the same link to come back anytime to log a new book and your child’s reading hours

Starting on May 16th, parents/guardians may record reading minutes daily on behalf of their Student Reader until July 19th.

Reliant Readers Summer Reading Program is available to children in grades Kindergarten through fifth (5th) (“Student Reader”). Parent/legal guardian may record reading minutes daily on behalf of their Student Reader from May 16th until July 19th. The Student Reader’s name will serve as the unique identifier for parent/legal guardian with multiple entries. Two (2) tickets will be provided to the registered parent/legal guardian for use by the parent/legal guardian and each of their unique Student Readers, while supplies last. Tickets will be given to the parent/legal guardian of the top 1,000 unique children/Student Readers. Use of any MLB ticket is subject to the standard terms, conditions, and health and safety policies applicable to the ticket; see Astros.com/ticketback for details. Student Reader must be accompanied to the game by a parent/legal guardian eighteen (18) years of age or older. Tickets are subject to availability. Game dates and exact seat locations shall be determined at the sole discretion of the Houston Astros and may be subject to change. Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale or used in any way for commercial or promotional purpose whatsoever. Student Reader and their parent/legal guardian agree to comply with all applicable ballpark regulations in connection with the tickets.

Resources

  • A full storefront filled with donated books where families may select and take books home at no cost.
  • Kid- Friendly: Yes, including picture books and early readers
  • Cost: Completely free; no limits
  • Location: 405 Velasco Street, Houston, TX 77003
  • Hours
    • Tuesdays & Thursday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
    • First & Third Saturdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Website: https://thebookcycle.org
  • Small neighborhood book boxes where families may take a book. Returning a book is optional.
  • Best for: Picture books, cheaper books, and recreational or summer reading
  • Cost: Always free
  • How to find locations:
  • A mobile nonprofit organization that distributes free books directly to children throughout the greater Houston area.
  • Distribution sites: Community events, apartment complexes, churches, and summer outreach locations
  • Languages available: English, Spanish, and additional languages
  • Cost: Free, no registration required
  • Website: https://www.childrensbooksonwheels.org
  • Libraries regularly give away withdrawn or donated children’s books (often near entrances)
  • Events sometimes include “Free Book” tables for kids
  • Locations: All HPL branches across Houston
  • Website: https://www.houstonlibrary.org

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Starts May 16, 2026 and ends July 19, 2026. Open to legal residents of the Greater Houston area of Harris, Fort Bend, Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Liberty, Galveston, Waller and Montgomery Counties who are of legal age of majority. Two (2) prizes to be awarded. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Enter online. Limit one (1) entry per child. Void where prohibited. Restrictions apply; see Official Rules. Sponsor: Astros Foundation.

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