Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 1 Million Free Pizzas This Month, Here's How to Get Yours

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Why Is Pizza Hut Giving Away Free Pizzas?

The pizza chain is giving away 1 million free Personal Pan Pizzas throughout October to bookworms across the country to celebrate National Book Month and the 40th anniversary of their Book It! Program. 

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What Does Reading Have to Do With Pizza Hut?

Pizza Hut has been promoting literacy and education for decades through its BookIt! Program founded in 1984. The initiative encourages young readers in Pre-K through sixth grade to explore the magical world of books. When kids hit their reading goals — whether it’s a certain number of minutes, pages, or books set by parents or teachers — they earn a “Reading Award Certificate” for a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza. Since its inception, more than 1.5 billion pizzas have been given to young readers through this program.  

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How Can You Get a Free Personal Pan Pizza?

To get a free pizza, visit Pizza Hut's website or app, make a minimum purchase of $8, and use the promo code "BOOKIT40" at checkout. The offer is valid throughout October or until all 1 million pizzas are claimed. 

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Is There a Special Bundle?

If you need more than a Personal Pan Pizza, you can also order a Book It! Bundle. This bundle includes two large, one-topping pizzas and breadsticks, starting at $23.99. For every Book It! Bundle sold, a portion of the proceeds will support the Book It! Program. 

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Are There Any Other Book-Related Deals?

In addition to giving away free pizzas, Pizza Hut has worked on expanding access to reading materials across the country. They've provided discounted or even free books to teachers in Title 1 schools, helping educators get the resources they need to encourage a love of reading in students. This is all part of Pizza Hut's broader initiative to support literacy and education. 


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