Summer Reading Challenge
Amber Morris, the Team Leader for Redditch Library cluster invites all children to sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up for FREE at your local library!
What is the Summer Reading Challenge?
The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to keep reading during the school summer holidays – and to enjoy reading anything they like! Children aged 4-11 are invited to set a reading goal and collect rewards for their reading. It’s completely FREE to take part.
It is an amazing way to boost children’s confidence – last year 72% of children taking part felt more confident reading.1
Why should my child sign up?
- They will be better prepared to return to school in the autumn.
- The Challenge supports the move into a new year group.
- Becoming more independent in their reading boosts children’s confidence and self-esteem.
- The library provides free access to books and fun family activities all through the summer.
- Library staff are on hand to offer support and book recommendations.
Your child will be part of a UK-wide programme developed by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with the public library network.
How can my child take part?
Visit your local library and sign up with a member of staff, your child will:
- Set a reading goal for the summer and borrow and read any books, eBooks, and audiobooks.
- Receive a Challenge poster and collect special stickers and rewards for reading.
When?
The Challenge will launch on Saturday 6 July, if you can’t make it to the library on this date don’t worry you can come along at any point throughout the summer holidays, the challenge will end on September 14th, meaning you have lots of time to get started.
Head to your local library this summer and sign up! If you have any questions, please contact Amber at Redditch library, you can also email me at amorris1@worcestershire.gov.uk
Want to know more?
- Find out more about the importance of reading and its impact on children’s success here.
- Visit the official Summer Reading Challenge website for free activities, videos, book recommendations and more.
- Keep up-to-date and be in the know when we launch competitions by following @SummerReadingChallengeUK on Facebook.
