White House Press Release - Second Lady Usha Vance Continues to Advocate the Importance of Summer Reading with Cub Scouts

On Friday, June 27, 2025, Second Lady Usha Vance held an event for Cub Scouts at Cub World Adventure Camp in Loveland, Ohio.

The event started with Ms. Vance introducing herself and informing the Cub Scouts about her Summer Reading Challenge. She emphasized the importance of reading and how it plays a large role in her and her family's daily routine. She followed with reading aloud from one of her children's favorite books. After the reading, the Second Lady answered questions from the Cub Scouts. They were eager to learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge, while mentioning their favorite books. The Second Lady proceeded to engage with the Cub Scouts in an arts and crafts activity where the Cub Scouts created a book cover displaying their favorite camp memory. The event concluded with the Second Lady handing out personalized bookmarks and materials highlighting the Summer Reading Challenge.

"Reading is essential for children, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to speak to Cub Scouts in our family's home state about the importance of summer learning," said Second Lady Usha Vance.

For further information about the Second Lady's Summer Reading Challenge, please visit www.wh.gov/read.