The Hooked On Books Reading Program is a program designed to encourage and excite elementary-aged students to participate in extracurricular reading, while also offering fun incentives to complete 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 2027 Reading Program will receive two (2) free tickets to a designated 2027 Gwinnett Stripers baseball game, courtesy of Georgia Power!

As a thank you, teachers and staff at participating schools are also eligible for free tickets, courtesy of Georgia Power!

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

How to Participate

Option 1: On-Campus Kick-Off

The Gwinnett Stripers mascot, Chopper, and his friends at the Gwinnett Stripers will visit your elementary school during morning drop-off or afternoon dismissal to excite students to participate in the "Hooked on Books" Reading Program!

Chopper will be available for 1 hour (per school) to engage with students (morning drop-off, afternoon dismissal, morning announcements, classroom visits, etc.)
On-Campus Kick-off events may be booked anytime between January 11, 2027 and March 12, 2027.
Materials to track student progress will be provided to schools prior to the program's start date (January 11, 2027).
The deadline to submit completed reading program materials is Friday, May 21, 2027.

*Available to schools within a 15-mile radius of Gwinnett Field.

Option 2: Virtual Participation

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

Students will be provided with "Hooked on Books" bookmarks to track their reading progress.
Materials to track student progress will be provided to schools prior to the program's start date (January 11, 2027).
The deadline to submit completed reading program materials is Friday, May 21, 2027.

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

Important Dates & Info

November 2, 2026: School registration opens
January 11, 2027: Reading Program officially begins for participating schools
January 11-March 12, 2027: Chopper and the Gwinnett Stripers staff are available for On-Campus Kick-Off event bookings
May 21, 2027: Final Submission Date for Completed Reading Materials

In order to be considered for an On-Campus Kick-Off event, 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 Kick-Off participation must take place between January 11th and March 12th, are subject to availability, and are not guaranteed.

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