The Summer Reading Challenge is a fantastic, fun, free way that our boys can continue to progress with and enjoy their reading over the Summer Holidays whilst our Junior School Library is closed. You can participate in local libraries and online from now until 30 September.

What is it?
The UK’s biggest reading for pleasure programme for primary school children in libraries, encouraging children to read for fun during the school holidays. The Challenge is open to all children aged 4–11, and is designed to be accessible for all reading levels. This year's theme is "Story Garden", and children are being encouraged to let their imagination blossom and explore creativity, storytelling and the magic of books.

When is it?
The Challenge takes place during the summer holidays in most UK public libraries, starting on 5th July and lasting through until 30th September. Children can sign up in-person at their library or online at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk at any time during the Challenge. Do please check local start and end dates with your library service.

What does the Challenge involve?

• At the library: A child visits their local public library to sign up and pick up a Summer Reading Challenge booklet. They set a reading goal and borrow books of their choice. They collect bespoke stickers and incentives from the library for their reading, including a certificate for reaching their reading goal.
• Online: Alternatively, children can take part in the Challenge online at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk from 20th June until 30th September, where they will set a reading goal and unlock digital rewards including a PDF certificate. They’ll get book recommendations and tips for accessing books for free at home.

What can children read for their Challenge?
Anything they enjoy! The Challenge is all about reading for fun, so all reading counts, from fiction and non-fiction to audiobooks, comics, joke books, graphic novels, e-books, and poetry.

Why take part?

• The Challenge significantly improves children’s reading skills and confidence
• Taking part can prevent the summer ‘dip’ in reading and can aid the successful transition to new year groups and key stages
• During last year’s Challenge, children read over 14 million books!
• 95% of children said they read more books after joining the Summer Reading Challenge
• It’s simple and free for every child to take part, and many libraries run accompanying free activities for families throughout the holidays

We hope your child enjoys taking part in the National Summer Reading Challenge and can't wait to hear how they get on!