BLOGS  >  FEBRUARY 23, 2026

How to Supercharge Your Summer Reading Program

BY FOLLETT CONTENT


For years, Follett Content has been a leading supplier of books for school libraries and classrooms. With our rich tradition of outstanding service, we’ve fully embraced the opportunity to serve public libraries and are forging ahead by providing essential resources like curated book lists and shelf-ready solutions that make promoting summer reading easy. In addition, we’ve got: 

  • A massive inventory of 3.7 million books, ready to ship
  • Expedited processing and cataloging services
  • Years of expertise in youth content and beyond
  • A commitment to evolving quickly while supporting your public library

All you need to get started is a free Titlewave® account! Titlewave is a one-stop book shop that’s simple to navigate and easy to use. You can browse by topic, view curated book lists, or even request customized lists from our curation experts. Check out our summer reading lists curated based around the 2026 themes:

CSLP Theme-Inspired Books  iREAD Theme-Inspired Books

As we invest into new technologies and our services, a public library-specific ordering tool will be available soon to make using Titlewave even simpler.

Want to learn more? Follett Content experts provided more details in their webinar, “Supercharge Your Summer Reading Program with Curated Lists & Shelf-Ready Solutions.”

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