Summer Reading Challenge

Ready, set read! Summer Reading Challenge logo 2023

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge will inspire children to keep their minds and bodies active with physical play and reading.

The Reading Agency has partnered with the Youth Sport Trust for Ready, Set, Read! - a challenge all about games and sports. It launches in Slough on 4 July.

With exclusive incentives to collect and plenty of brilliant books to enjoy, the Challenge is the perfect summer activity to build young readers’ skills and confidence during the long break from school.

What is the Summer Reading Challenge?

The challenge encourages children aged 4 to 11 to enjoy the benefits of reading for pleasure over the summer holidays and have lots of fun finding new favourite reads. Once you have signed up, all you have to do is borrow and read at least 6 library books before 16 September. Collect rewards as you progress through the challenge and when you have finished all six stages you will be awarded a certificate and medal. Look out for books that will give you tips and tactics, celebrate sporting heroes and fire your imagination with inspirational stories. Children don't have to just read about sport.They can choose anything from our collection that they will enjoy.You’ll need to be a library member to sign up. It’s quick, easy and free to join.

Find out more at the Summer Reading Challenge website.