Students are invited to tell us what they’re reading in The Times and why, this year in writing OR via a 90-second video. Contest dates: June 6 to Aug. 15, 2025.
Our Summer Reading Contest is our longest-running challenge — and our simplest.
All you have to do to participate is tell us what you’re reading, watching or listening to in The New York Times and why. Students can enter by submitting a short written response — or they can make a video up to 90 seconds long.
Don’t have a subscription? No problem! We’ll be providing dozens of free links to teen-friendly articles, essays, videos, podcasts and graphics every week from June through August.
Got questions? We have answers. Everything you need is detailed below.
But if you’re a teacher who would like to have your students practice for this now, before the contest begins, note that the only rule around content is that a piece must have been published in 2025. Beyond that, we don’t care if your students pick something on sneakers, starlight, Syria or Saturday Night Live; TikTok, the tropics, Trump or Timothée Chalamet. We just want to hear what they think. Join us!
Have fun, and, as always, post your questions here or write to LNFeedback@nytimes.com.
This announcement is available as a one-page PDF to hang on your class bulletin board.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The Challenge
- Rules and Guidelines
- Resources for Teachers, Students and Parents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to Submit
The Challenge
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