Bookmark Quotes for Kids, Sorted by Use
These bookmark quotes for kids are sorted by use: short lines that fit on a printed or handmade bookmark, playful reading lines for younger children, and attributed quotes about reading for a classroom or gift bookmark. A bookmark has room for only a few words, so most of these are short by design. The card and craft lines are common sayings you can use freely; the attributed quotes are credited so a teacher or parent can add a real source.
Short lines that fit a bookmark
Quick lines sized for a standard bookmark, for a classroom set or a handmade gift.
“So many books, so little time.”
“Reading takes you everywhere.”
“One more chapter.”
“Bookworms unite.”
“Get lost in a good book.”
“Keep calm and read on.”
Playful lines for younger readers
Lighter lines for elementary and early readers, good for a decorated craft bookmark.
“I’d rather be reading.”
“Books are my superpower.”
“Turn the page, start the adventure.”
“Reading is my kind of magic.”
“A book a day keeps boredom away.”
For a broader set of lines aimed at young readers, see reading quotes for kids, and for the youngest classrooms, quotes for elementary students.
Attributed reading quotes for a bookmark
Real, credited lines for a bookmark meant as a keepsake or classroom reward.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
“A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.” — Neil Gaiman
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” — commonly attributed to Frederick Douglass
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” — commonly attributed to Ernest Hemingway
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” — commonly attributed to Margaret Fuller
How to pick a bookmark quote
Match the line to the reader and the space. A young child’s craft bookmark suits a playful line like “Books are my superpower.” A classroom reward or gift bookmark suits an attributed line with a real source. Keep it to a handful of words, since a bookmark is narrow and a long quote will not fit at a readable size. If you are making a set for a class, one repeated short line is cleaner than a different long quote on each. For lines aimed at students generally, see quotes for students.
FAQ
What is a good short bookmark quote for kids?
“So many books, so little time” or “One more chapter.” Both are short enough to fit a bookmark at a readable size and are common sayings you can use freely.
What is a reading quote from Dr. Seuss?
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” from I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
Are these bookmark quotes free to use?
The short craft and card lines are common sayings you can use freely. The attributed quotes are credited to their sources, with a note where the attribution is disputed.
How long should a bookmark quote be?
A handful of words. A bookmark is narrow, so a long quote will not fit at a size kids can read. Short lines also work better for a matching classroom set.