Great news for bookworms and pizza lovers alike! In honor of National Book Month, Pizza Hut is giving away a whopping 1 million free pizzas. This promotion is also part of the 40th-anniversary celebration of the pizza chain’s BOOK IT! program, which has a long history of inspiring a love of reading in millions of children across the country. So, whether you’re a seasoned reader or just starting out, this is a delicious opportunity to fuel your next literary adventure. Read on to find out how to claim your free pizza.
How to Get Free Pizza from Pizza Hut This National Book Month
Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program has been inspiring young readers from Pre-K to 6th grade since 1984, making it America’s longest-running corporate-supported reading initiative. With a mission to foster a personal love for reading, the program is marking its 40th anniversary this year by offering a special treat for readers of all ages. Throughout National Book Month in October, Pizza Hut is giving away free Personal Pan Pizzas with an $8 minimum purchase to anyone who celebrates the joy of books.
Whether you’re an avid reader or someone rekindling your connection with books, this limited-time promotion is the perfect way to honor the role that reading has played in shaping lives. Simply use the code “BOOKIT40” when ordering online or through the Pizza Hut app to claim your free pizza with an $8 minimum purchase. The offer runs from October 1st to October 30th or until one million pizzas have been claimed at participating locations.
And if you purchase the BOOK IT! Bundle, which includes two large pizzas and breadsticks, a portion of the proceeds will support Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program, continuing the company’s commitment to literacy.
Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! Program: A Legacy of Literacy
Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program has continuously evolved to meet modern needs. By offering digital reading logs and virtual classrooms, they’ve made it easier than ever for schools and families to participate – all while remaining completely free! Visit www.bookitprogram.com for educators and parents to sign up and keep the tradition of reading (and the delicious rewards!) alive for future generations.
As Pizza Hut celebrates 40 years of BOOK IT!, here are some impressive milestones of the program:
- Over 1.5 Billion Pizzas Awarded: Since 1984, an estimated 1.5 BILLION pizzas have been awarded to young readers through BOOK IT!
- Coast-to-Coast Achievement: From 2013 to 2023 alone, Pizza Hut gave away enough Personal Pan Pizzas to stretch across the U.S. twice!
- Presidential Support: The program has garnered support from US Presidents, including Ronald Reagan, who championed its mission to inspire young readers.
- Closing the Equity Gap: From 2019 to 2023, Pizza Hut partnered with First Book, a non-profit that provides discounted or free books to educators serving Title 1 schools. This impactful partnership has reached over 391,000 children in just five years.
“I’m incredibly proud of what the BOOK IT! program has achieved over the past four decades,” said Pizza Hut U.S. President Carl Loredo in a press release. “It’s inspired more than 70 million children to discover the magic of books, helping to build a lifelong love of reading. As we’re celebrating 40 years, we’re excited to invite readers of all ages to rediscover the joy of reading—one book (and pizza) at a time.”