Reading With A Rapper is redefining what summer reading looks like for Houston students. With the launch of its 2025 \u201cLost & Found\u201d challenge, the program blends books, beats, and self-expression to inspire young minds across the city.<\/p>\n
In partnership with Hibbett and the Houston Public Library<\/a>, the program is designed to engage middle school students through real-world storytelling, culturally relevant books, and creative expression.<\/p>\n Running July 1 through July 25, the Lost & Found challenge is open to students entering grades 6 through 8. Students will dive into curated books across four central themes: sports, technology, music, and culture. <\/p>\n The goal? To inspire a deeper connection to reading by linking literature to the cultural interests and everyday lives of Houston\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n To participate, students must apply online at readingwitharapper.com<\/a> and visit any Houston Public Library location to check out at least one book using a MYLink library card<\/a>. Once they\u2019ve read the book, students will submit a one to three-minute video explaining how the story and RWAR\u2019s Lost & Found Curriculum Musical Project influenced or inspired them.<\/p>\n The Top 50 participants will score an invitation to an exclusive Back-to-School Sneaker Party hosted at a Houston Hibbett store. The celebration will include live performances from artist Buddieroe, appearances by a Reading With A Rapper student athlete, and brand-new back-to-school gear, including a free pair of Nike sneakers and a Nike backpack.<\/p>\n \u201cOur mission is to show that literacy is more than just books\u2014it\u2019s the foundation of culture, creativity, and confidence,\u201d said Jarren Small, Co-Founder and CEO of Reading With A Rapper. \u201cBy meeting students where they are, both mentally and physically, we\u2019re turning libraries and Hibbett stores into launchpads for growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/ul>\n
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