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.