A BOOK IT alternative for schools and sponsors
Pizza Hut BOOK IT! rewards kids for reading, usually with a food coupon through a participating restaurant. Read Rocket is a software alternative for a school, library, or local business that wants the same deal — finish the books, earn a prize — under its own name. Read Rocket is not affiliated with Pizza Hut or BOOK IT!.
What you keep from that kind of program
- A clear goal: a number of books in a set time.
- A prize a child can explain to a friend.
- A record so the adult is not tracking paper calendars.
- A public sign-up so families know where to go.
What you change
You choose the prize. A bookstore might offer a bookmark and a dollar off a used book. A library might offer a tote. A classroom might offer extra recess. The prize is not locked to one restaurant. You also ask for a short recap when the book is finished, so the log is more than a signature on a calendar.
How a sponsor launches it
- Open a branded program and put your logo on the public page.
- Write the goal in plain language. Example: read four books in October.
- Name the prize and make sure you can hand it out.
- Give the join code to the school or the children's desk.
- Each week, check books finished and mark prizes delivered.
Price
The sponsor plan is $10 per month for unlimited readers. Teachers and parents who only need their own class or family do not need the sponsor plan. They can run a goal and a prize for free.
This is not an Accelerated Reader replacement. BOOK IT-style programs count reading and give a prize. They do not quiz every title. If that is the distinction you need, read the Accelerated Reader alternative.
Frequently asked questions
Is Read Rocket affiliated with Pizza Hut BOOK IT?
No. It is a separate reading-log program a school, library, or business can brand with its own prize.
Can a local business fund the prizes?
Yes. The business runs a branded program, publishes a join code, and supplies the prize. The software is $10 per month for unlimited readers.
Do kids still have to show they read?
Yes. A finished book includes a written recap or a voice recording. A teacher, parent, or sponsor can review it before the prize is delivered.
Can a classroom do this without a sponsor?
Yes. A teacher can set a book goal and a classroom prize for free.