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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 a instant download digital format upon purchase.)

The iREAD 2026 store will close on Monday, July 20 by 5 pm to prepare the store and website for launching iREAD 2027 in September.  All 2026 orders need to be placed by then as we can no longer accept orders past this date. 

*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! 

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

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.
• Plant a Seed Read and all associated materials © 2025-2026 Illinois Library Association.