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 Reading Trail?

The Kitsap 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.

Put Your Business on the Map — Literally!

Why 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.

Only 15 Trail Stops Available for 2026

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 2026

🗺 Trail Runs: July 11 – August 31 2026

🎁 Prize distribution & wrap-up: By Sept 5 2026

It’s About More Than Books

Why Participate?

The Kitsap County Reading Trail is about more than books — it’s about exploration, connection, and community.

Families are invited to discover local businesses, share stories together, and create meaningful moments along the way. The trail is designed to make literacy fun and accessible while highlighting the amazing places that support kids and families in our community.

Whether you visit a few stops or complete the entire trail, every adventure is a win 📚✨

Ready to Join Us?

Becoming a sponsor is simple! Fill out the quick interest form to reserve your spot. Once confirmed, I’ll follow up with your book pairing, delivery details, and promotional graphics so you’re ready for the trail launch. I’m excited to partner with you to bring this literacy adventure to families across Kitsap County!

WHY IT MATTERS

As a mom and Kitsap local, I know how challenging it can be to keep kids engaged during the summer months. The Reading Trail was created as a simple, joyful way to spark curiosity, encourage literacy, and strengthen community connection — all while bringing families into the amazing local businesses that make Kitsap special.

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of businesses like yours. Together, we’re creating something meaningful for our community — one story at a time. 📚✨

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