You’re Invited to WAKE Up and Read’s 2026 Summer Reading Kickoff!
Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the start of a summer filled with exploration, learning, and community. Hosted at the Gooch Sports Arena, we welcome you to engaging family fun created to inspire a warm season filled with reading.
Event details:
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Gooch Sports Arena
6400 Knightdale-Eagle Rock Rd, Wendell, NC
Bring the whole family and enjoy community vendors, along with a special read-along of the new children’s book Riding Magic, featuring guest author @kelstarly Kelly Starling Lyons.
We thank our partners @saddleupandread, @theblackcowgirl, @kelstarly, and @wcpss_schools for helping make this event possible and for their continued support of children’s literacy.
Registration is required!
Register at this link: bit.ly/3ZgWBRF