STRATFORD – As we move into the second half of summer, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick is preparing to recognize Stratford youths at the annual Summer Reading Champion reception on Wednesday, August 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM outside the historic Perry House, 1128 West Broad Street. Over 125 Stratford youths will be honored with a Mayor’s Reading Champion certificate of recognition at the Summer Reading Challenge celebration, where Champions will be treated to ice cream sundaes, goodie bags, and other surprises. This is a drop-in event; families are welcome to stop by any time between 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Pre-registration is required and can be found at https://www.stratfordct.gov/page/mayors-summer-reading-champion. Registration closes on July 31.

In the past, nearly 2,500 students have read over 22,500 books to complete the Mayor’s reading challenge. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be held indoors at the Baldwin Center.