State Representative Regan Deering has announced the launch of her first annual Summer Reading Program named "Reading is Sweet." Deering hopes to encourage students to keep reading during their summer break. The program is open to all students in kindergarten through fifth grade, who reside in, or attend school, within her 88th House District.

To participate, students must read eight books over the summer. Longer books with more than 150 pages, can count as two. Books read as part of other summer reading programs also qualify. A parent or guardian must verify that the books were read. Students who complete the program will be invited to an ice cream party hosted by Deering later this summer. Each participant will also receive a certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives to commemorate their achievement.

The deadline to submit completed reading logs is July 15th, 2025. Entries may be submitted online by visiting www.repdeering.com and selecting ‘Summer Reading’ under the Resources tab.

For more information contact Representative Deering’s office at 217-876-1968. You can also email at bcondon@hrs.ilga.gov.