Sunshine State Reader
SSYRA Reading Tracker for K-8
About
This app helps K-8 students in Florida track their reading for the Sunshine State Young Readers Award program. Log books, earn badges, and contribute to your school's leaderboard. It's free, ad-free, and designed for easy use by students and families.
What's New in Sunshine State Reader
1.2.1
August 5, 2026
Now in Spanish Set your iPhone to Spanish and the whole app follows — the library, your achievements, and every reading reminder. Also in this update • Small fixes and performance improvements
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FAQ
What is Sunshine State Reader?
Sunshine State Reader is an independent reading tracker designed for Florida's K-8 students participating in the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) program. It helps users log books, track progress, and earn votes for the SSYRA winner.
Does Sunshine State Reader have ads?
No, Sunshine State Reader is completely free and does not contain advertisements. The app is supported by affiliate links to Amazon for purchasing books, which helps keep it free for all users.
How does Sunshine State Reader track reading?
Users can log their page number as they read or use the built-in reading timer to start, stop, and resume sessions. The app also tracks daily reading streaks and provides a progress chart.
Can I use Sunshine State Reader offline?
Yes, all SSYRA book lists are bundled within the app, allowing tracking to work offline. No account or sign-in is required to use the core tracking features.
What grade levels does Sunshine State Reader support?
The app supports students in grades K-8, with specific book lists tailored for grade bands K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. All 45 nominated titles for the 2026-2027 SSYRA program are included.
How does the school leaderboard work?
Students can select their school from a directory, and each book they finish contributes to their school's total count. Only an anonymous, school-level count of completed books is sent, ensuring no personal student data is shared.
Is Sunshine State Reader available in other languages?
Yes, Sunshine State Reader is fully translated into Spanish. If the device's language is set to Spanish, the entire app will automatically display in Spanish.
What are the system requirements for Sunshine State Reader?
Sunshine State Reader is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It supports accessibility features like VoiceOver and Dynamic Type, and offers both light and dark modes.
