2025 Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge

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Summer is the perfect time to lose yourself in the pages of a great book. Powell’s Books invites readers of all ages to embark on a literary adventure during the Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Designed to ignite your imagination and foster a love for reading, this challenge gives you a special incentive to stay on track with your summer reading.

Grab your favorite bookmark, dust off that reading list and get ready to dive into a summer filled with stories.

Here’s how to participate: 

Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge

The 2025 Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge is happening June 10 through August 31. Here’s what you need to do to earn a $5 off coupon and a chance to win more prizes.

How to Participate

First, pick up a bingo card at your closest Powell’s Books. They are available at the entrance info desk. All ages are welcome to participate. 

Next, read five books in a line using the prompts on the bingo card and mark off once done. 

Fill out strip #1 with the book titles and bring it and bingo card to any Powell’s entrance info desk.

Get a $5 off coupon, a sticker and chance to win more prizes.

Plus, read five more books and bring in stub #2 and your bingo card for additional prizes and win a second set of prizes. 

As a bonus, Read the entire board (blackout) and bring in strip #3 and the bingo card for additional prizes and entry into a raffle for the chance to win a grand prize.

Powell’s Locations

You can pick up and submit bingo cards for the Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge at all locations, including: 

Powell’s City of Books
1005 W Burnside St., Portland

Hawthorne Powell’s Books
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland

Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing
3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton

For more information, visit Powell’s website. 

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