Be a Sponsor

Support Local Families. Promote Your Business.

Spread the Joy of Reading.

Become a featured stop on the 2026 Kitsap Reading Trail — a fun, family-friendly literacy

adventure happening across Kitsap County! Dates: July 11 – Aug 31st, 2026

Be a Part of a Community

Literacy Experience

What Is the Kitsap County

Reading Trail?

The Kitsap County Reading Trail is a summer literacy adventure that invites families to explore local businesses while encouraging kids to keep reading during the summer months.

Each participating business becomes a Trail Stop, featuring a PaperPie children’s book displayed for visiting families to read and enjoy. As families travel the trail, kids use a Reading Trail Map to visit each stop, read the book and collect a stamp or sticker.

Once their map is complete, children earn prizes and along the way they discover and connect with the amazing businesses that make up our Kitsap community.

For businesses, it’s a meaningful way to welcome families into your space, support literacy and be part of a fun community experience 📚✨

Ways to Get Involved

There are a few different ways to support the Kitsap County Reading Trail

whether you have a storefront or simply want to give back to the community.

Community Sponsor

Support the Reading Trail behind the scenes. Community Sponsors help fund books, materials & prizes while receiving recognition across marketing and promotional platforms. Perfect for businesses without a storefront who still want to participate

Trail Spot Sponsor

Become an official stop on the Reading Trail! Your business will host a featured children’s book for families to read while visiting your location. This is a great way to welcome new families into your space & to be apart of the Magic

Prize Donor

Contribute a prize for participating families! This can be a product, service, gift card or experience. Prize Donors receive visibility through prize highlights and community shoutouts while adding extra excitement to the Reading Trail

Put Your Business on the Map — Literally!

Why be a Trail Spot Sponsor?

The Kitsap Reading Trail gives local businesses a unique way to connect with families, support literacy, and be part of a positive community experience. Sponsors become a destination on the trail, welcoming families into their space while being recognized as supporters of children, learning, and community connection.

For just $50, Trail Sponsors receive:

✔️ A hardcover children’s book from PaperPie (yours to keep after the program), thoughtfully selected to match the theme or vibe of your business.

✔️ Your business featured as a Trail Stop on the official Kitsap Reading Trail Map and website.

✔️ Promotion across social media and local family groups, helping families discover your business.

✔️ A spotlight feature in our Reading Trail Facebook community, connecting you directly with participating families.

✔️ Printed Trail Maps for your location so families can begin their adventure with you.

✔️ Association with a feel-good, family-centered community project that promotes literacy, exploration, and local connection.

Businesses shown participated in 2025 Kitsap County Reading Trail.

Only 15 Trail Stops Available for 2026

Want the full Trail Spot Sponsor details in one place?

Click below to download the Trail Spot Sponsor Info Flyer:

Simple & Impactful

What You’ll Provide

To participate, we simply ask that your business provide:

✔️ A small, visible space in your business to display the featured book for families to enjoy.

✔️ A unique stamp or sticker to mark children’s Trail Maps when they visit (Your business logo stamp, a fun sticker or a seasonal design all work great!)

✔️ Optional: You’re welcome to offer a coupon, small giveaway, or discount for trail participants but this is completely optional and not required.

Your role is simple: welcome families, share the story and help make the reading adventure memorable 📚✨

Important Dates

📅 Sponsorship Deadline: May 15th, 2026

📦 Book & materials delivery: Late June

🗺 Trail Runs: July 11 – August 31

🎁 Prize distribution & wrap-up: By Sept 5

A Community Project Proudly Hosted by Jeanné Atlanta (Dixon-Broxton)

A born-and-raised Kitsap local, mom of three, and proud PaperPie Brand Partner for over 12 years, I’m so excited to bring the Kitsap Reading Trail to life.

This project is made possible by incredible local businesses who believe in supporting kids, learning and community connection.

Thank you for showing up for our families and helping make this adventure possible 💛📚