Join us on an epic summer quest across the Isle of Booksweet! Readers 18 and under and invited to explore six magical locations by reading books, attending events, and completing activities.
Get your map stamped by completing each location’s requirements, including reading prompts for the reading log, joining book clubs and attending author events, and joining us for fun crafts all summer long. Collect all 6 stamps on your map and you’ll earn a free book from the dragon’s hoard.
Pick up your map and reading log starting June 11. Whether you’re a young bard or a seasoned spell slinger, adventure awaits!
Adventure Through the Isle of Booksweet
There are six locations on our map to explore. Stop in after completing the following quests and we’ll give you a stamp!
Castle Booksweet – Getting Started
June 11, 3-5pm Kickoff Event
Begin your quest here! Pick up your map and reading log to officially join the adventure and earn your first stamp just for getting started. Your story begins here at the castle gates!
If you can’t make it in to our kickoff event but you’re eager to get started you can download our reading log and map with stamp boxes to print at home!
Library Mountains – AADL
Brave the Library Mountains to claim your next stamp. Enter the AADL Summer Game Code posted in our window or tell us about an AADL event you attended this summer (photos and stories welcome). Wisdom awaits those who explore the peaks!
Readers Ruins – Reading Log
Unearth ancient stories and hidden treasures in the Readers Ruins! Complete the ten reading prompts in the log located on the back of the Isle of Booksweet map to conquer the ruins and earn another stamp and a bookmark!
If you’re looking for book recommendations for your reading log prompts stop in the store – we’ve got a whole table full of children’s, middle grade, and young adult books ideal for summer reading explorers! Or check out our Libro.fm audiobook playlist full of bookseller recommendations!
Port Bookclub – Book Clubs at Booksweet
Set sail from Port Bookclub by joining one of our three special Summer Reading Program book clubs this summer. Whether you prefer children’s lit, middle grade, or young adult books we have a book club just for you. If book club isn’t your thing or the dates don’t work for you you can earn your stamp by coming into the store and telling a bookseller about your favorite book you read this summer.
Kids Book Club: July 16 – Book to be announced!
Middle Grade Book Club: July 30 – Book to be announced!
Young Adult Book Club: August 20 – Book to be announced!
Keep an eye on this page and our Events page for upcoming book club meetings at Booksweet!
Ann’s Arbor – Celebrate Ann Arbor
Go for a stroll under the canopy of Ann’s Arbor, where local stories grow tall and strong. Earn your stamp by attending one of our local author events this summer where authors will read a selection from their book and then answer questions from attendees. Alternatively, they can earn a stamp by visiting your favorite Ann Arbor park or small business and sharing a photo with us. We love supporting local voices, books, businesses, and beyond.
Join us this summer at Booksweet for local author events showcasing authors of Children’s and Young Adult books!
Stacie Sheldon
Children’s author
Date to be announced!
Mary Raich
Children’s author
Date to be announced!
Gail Kuhnlein, author of How Happy is a Lark
Children’s author
Friday August 22nd, 2pm
Candy Cooper, author of Poisoned Water and Shackled
Young Adult author
Wednesday July 16, 5pm
Keep an eye on this page and our Events page for updates to our summer author event schedule!
Craftsfell – Crafting Events at Booksweet
In the village of Craftsfell, creativity flows freely every day! Come stay in the village and earn your stamp by attending one of our fun crafting events. For kids we have the option of coming in any day we are open and coloring their very own handmade bookmark. For tweens and teens we have a Zine making workshop or a Bullet/Junk journaling workshop. There’s always something fun to create in Craftsfell!
Bookmark Making
Every day throughout the summer program, June 11 through August 24
Open to all ages
Zine Making with Brooke T
Date to be announced!
Journaling with Bella & Darcy
Date to be announced!
Keep an eye on this page and our Events page for updates to our crafting events schedule for the summer!
Completing your Adventure
Bringing in an Isle of Booksweet map with all six stamps will earn you a free book! Check back soon for instructions on collecting your prize, adventurer!