Shipping
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.)
Place order by: | Receive items ordered by:* |
December 1, 2025 | March 15, 2026 |
January 5, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
March 1, 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
June 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
*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
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.
- Plant a Seed Read and all associated materials © 2025-2026 Illinois Library Association.