The Gwinnett Stripers reading program, "Hooked On Books" is designed to encourage and excite elementary-aged students to participate in extracurricular reading, while also offering fun incentives for completing the program's reading goal.

Students will use their reading skills to "round the bases" with the Gwinnett Stripers; those who read four (4) books over the course of the 2026 Reading Program will receive two (2) free tickets to a designated 2026 Gwinnett Stripers baseball game!

Teachers and staff at participating schools are also eligible for free tickets!

For more information regarding how to participate, please email [email protected], or call 678-277-0300.

How to Participate

Option 1: On-Campus Assembly

The Gwinnett Stripers mascot, Chopper, and his friends at the Gwinnett Stripers will host an on-campus, 30-minute "pep rally" style education assembly to get students excited about the "Hooked on Books" reading program!

Assemblies will run from January 12th to March 16th, 2026.
Materials to track student progress will be provided to schools before their chosen assembly date.
The deadline to submit completed reading program materials is April 1st, 2026.

*Available to schools within a 15-mile radius of the Gwinnett Stripers' stadium.

Option 2: Virtual Participation

The Gwinnett Stripers will provide a "Hooked on Books" hype video to get students excited about our reading program!

Instructions regarding student participation will be provided.
The deadline to submit completed reading program materials is April 1st, 2026.

For more information regarding the virtual participation option, please email [email protected] or call 678-277-0300.

Important Dates & Info

November 3rd, 2025: School Registration Opens
January 12th, 2026: Reading Program Officially Begins for Participating Students
January 12th-March 16th: The Gwinnett Stripers staff and Mascot are Available for On-Campus Assembly Bookings
April 1st, 2026: Final Submission Date for Completed Reading Materials

In order to be considered for an on-campus assembly, the participating school must be within a 15-mile radius of the Gwinnett Stripers. Schools outside of the 15-mile radius are subject to an appearance fee. On-campus assembly participation must take place between January 12th and March 16th, are subject to availability, and are not guaranteed.

Have questions or need additional information? Email [email protected] or call (678) 277-0300.