{"id":7123,"date":"2026-10-06T10:22:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=7123"},"modified":"2026-10-06T10:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:37:25","slug":"summer-reading-challenge-zela-davis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/summer-reading-challenge-zela-davis\/","title":{"rendered":"How Zela Davis Elementary Turned Summer Reading Into a Family Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<meta property=\"title\" content=\"How Zela Davis Elementary Made Summer Reading a Family Challenge\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Zela Davis Elementary Made Summer Reading a Family Challenge\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"How Zela Davis Elementary Made Summer Reading a Family Challenge\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See how Zela Davis Elementary and Epic School Plus brought families together for a Summer Reading Challenge designed to keep kids reading all summer.\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"See how Zela Davis Elementary and Epic School Plus brought families together for a Summer Reading Challenge designed to keep kids reading all summer.\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_1842-scaled.jpg\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_1842-scaled.jpg\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/summer-reading-challenge-zela-davis\">\n\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/summer-reading-challenge-zela-davis\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1920\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1080 \/ 1920;\" width=\"1080\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ESP-Summer-Reading-Challenge-Kick-off-and-Parent-Assembly-Zela-Davis-School-v6-mov-image.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ESP-Summer-Reading-Challenge-Kick-off-and-Parent-Assembly-Zela-Davis-School-v6.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s one way to get kids excited about reading all summer long?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give them a goal, get families involved and invite Cat Ninja to help kick things off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Epic School Plus partnered with Zela Davis Elementary in Hawthorne School District, California, to launch a Summer Reading Challenge designed to keep students reading beyond the school year and give families practical tools to support reading at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge was simple: read for 20 minutes each day throughout summer break using Epic School Plus. But the school didn\u2019t just send students home with a reading goal. It brought families into the experience from the very beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"helping-families-make-summer-reading-happen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helping Families Make Summer Reading Happen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At a dedicated family engagement event on June 8, parents gathered with Epic School Plus, district leaders and the Zela Davis team to learn how they could help keep their kids reading all summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school\u2019s literacy team walked families through how to log in to Epic School Plus, demonstrated the platform and shared information to help students access their accounts from home. Parents also received login and class code information, giving them what they needed to get started right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those details help make it easier for families to participate. When parents know what to do, where to go and what goal their child is working toward, supporting reading at home can feel much more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"then-cat-ninja-showed-up\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Then Cat Ninja Showed Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, every good reading challenge deserves a little surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cat Ninja greeted students and families during morning drop-off, with plenty of families stopping for photos. After the parent event, Cat Ninja headed to the playground to keep the excitement going and encourage students to take on the Summer Reading Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture walking into school expecting an ordinary morning and finding Cat Ninja waiting for you. Not a bad way to start a reading challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-reading-goal-worth-celebrating\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Reading Goal Worth Celebrating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zela Davis students were challenged to read <em>20 minutes every day<\/em> throughout summer break using Epic School Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there\u2019s something fun waiting at the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who met the school\u2019s summer reading goal would receive a Cat Ninja figurine and an Epic School Plus certificate, with additional recognition planned for the school\u2019s top readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal wasn\u2019t simply to rack up minutes. It was about encouraging kids to create a consistent reading routine and discover books they want to read, even when school is not in session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"bridging-reading-from-school-to-home\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bridging Reading From School to Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer reading doesn\u2019t have to stop at the classroom door, especially when schools and families are working toward the same goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zela Davis used Epic School Plus as part of a broader family literacy initiative, combining a clear reading goal with practical resources for parents and a little extra motivation for students. The approach helps extend the school-to-home reading connection beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also gives families another way to think about screen time. Instead of simply spending time on a device, kids can use that time intentionally to discover books, build a reading routine and read for enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ready-to-start-your-own-reading-challenge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Start Your Own Reading Challenge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A successful reading challenge doesn\u2019t need to be complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with a clear goal, books kids want to read and families who know how to participate. And, of course, celebrating readers when they reach the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From summer reading kickoffs to year-round literacy initiatives, Epic School Plus can help schools strengthen the connection between reading in the classroom and reading at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How can we support your school\u2019s next reading challenge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-container\">\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> What is Epic School+?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p> Epic School+ extends the Epic reading experience beyond the school day, giving students access to Epic\u2019s digital library at home and helping educators keep kids reading wherever learning happens. 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At Zela Davis Elementary, students were challenged to read for 20 minutes a day using Epic School Plus, while families received guidance for supporting the routine at home. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> How can families support a school summer reading challenge?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>Parents can help by making reading a consistent part of the day, giving kids opportunities to choose what they read and celebrating their progress. 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