Summer break doesn’t have to mean putting books aside! The Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee has launched an initiative encouraging young readers to cultivate their love of literature during the warmer months while building essential literacy skills and finding excitement in storytelling.
Through this summer program, youngsters can receive complimentary ice cream from the Delaware Farm Bureau food stand at the Delaware State Fair simply by completing 10 books during their vacation.
Children from Pre-K through eighth grade are eligible to join by finishing 10 books throughout the summer months, filling out the designated Reading Challenge document, and turning it in either at the Delaware Farm Bureau food stand during the state fair or directly to the organization’s main office before August 1, 2026. Those who successfully finish the program will be rewarded with a single scoop of ice cream from the food stand at the fair.
The Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee remains committed to community support, particularly focusing on young people. Annually, the group operates the organization’s food stand during the Delaware State Fair, using the revenue to fund their yearly scholarship awards and additional youth programs.
“We wanted to create something that makes reading exciting and rewarding for kids,” said Mollie Lynch, Chair of the DEFB Women’s Committee. “There’s nothing better than finishing a great book and celebrating with a scoop of ice cream at the Fair.”
The Delaware Farm Bureau food stand will operate from noon until 11:00 p.m. on July 23, then continue daily from 7:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. from July 24 until August 1.
Challenge forms can be downloaded from https://defb.org/summer-reading-challenge/, or printed versions are available for pickup at the Delaware Farm Bureau main office at 3457 S. Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE 19934.
Those with questions regarding the Reading Challenge may reach out to Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Chair Mollie Lynch at [email protected] or contact the main office at 302-697-3183.
