High-Quality, Low-Cost Resources and Products to Promote Reading
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Delivery Schedule for Summer Reading Materials and Incentives
(Note: this schedule refers to physical items ordered through the iREAD online store. The iREAD Resource Guide is available only in an instant-download digital format upon purchase.)
| Place order by: | Receive items ordered by:* |
| December 1, 2026 | March 15, 2027 |
| January 10, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
| March 1, 2027 |
May 1, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027 |
| June 1, 2027 | July 1, 2027 |
| July 1, 2027 | Orders will ship within 4 to 6 weeks after order date depending on items availability |
*Important note regarding order fulfillment and shipping:
Orders are being fulfilled and shipped in the sequence they have been placed and according to the shipping schedule listed above. Please order accordingly if you need your items by a particular date.
Orders cannot be expedited!
The iREAD 2027 store will close on Friday, July 16, 2027 by 5 pm to prepare the store and website for launching iREAD 2028 in September of 2027. Any last minute 2027 orders need to be placed by the closure date indicated above as we cannot accept order after that date. Thank you.
Important note regarding Resource Guide and state partnerships:
Participating libraries in statewide partnerships receive the Resource Guide on varied schedules depending on state specific arrangements and coordination. If you are unsure if your state has a statewide partnership with iREAD, you can check here. Contact your state library coordinator/representative for more information and details on when you will receive the Resource Guide or email iREAD@ila.org.
Shipping costs
| Total cost of items ordered |
Shipping fee |
| Under $50 | 15% of total cost |
| $51 - $1,000 | 12% of total cost |
| Over $1,000 | 8% of total cost |
All orders will incur a $7.50 handling fee.
For international orders, please email iREAD@ila.org for more information.
iREAD Customer Service Hours of Operation and Contact:
Hours: M-F
9 am to 5 pm CST
Email: iREAD@ila.org
The Fine Print:
- Order carefully; there are no exchanges or refunds on iREAD products, except in the case of damaged/defective items.
- Artwork and product designs were created exclusively for iREAD and ILA and may not be used without written permission.
- Product renditions may not be 100% accurate; actual products could vary slightly.
- Reading Expands Our Universe and all associated materials © 2026-2027 Illinois Library Association.