Summer reading challenge idea

I just listened to a training...yep crazy ideas come out of those things! So I thought I'd put this idea out into the universe and see what response I got. Who would be interested in a summer reading challenge?

Yes I know the library does one, and yes I always sign my kids up for that one. But that doesn't mean I can't do one, too, right?

Similarities to the library's summer reading program: Read! Track it! Get some prizes (TBD)!

Goal: 600 minutes read in 6 weeks (and yes reading time for the library challenge counts for this)

Differences: Collect pledges for time read. Use 75% of your personal pledges to order fabulous Usborne books for your home. Donate 25% of pledges locally so that kids with few books at home can benefit. Yes that's 100% of funds going toward quality books. (Collecting pledges is not mandatory but a cool way to reward reading and help others at the same time.)

Program would run July 1 to August 12 and would include 4 park play days (not mandatory but fun)

• kick-off day- July 1
• science day- July 22
• art day/pledges & book selections due - August 12
• celebration day - August 26

Do I have 10 or more local-to-me families willing to go on this journey with me?