Explore York Libraries and Archives are launching the new Summer Reading Challenge ‘Ready, Set, Read!‘ on Saturday 8 July 2023 at your local library.
Children aged 4-11 can visit their local library to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge and read six or more library books over the summer! There are stickers and other rewards for every book read, plus a medal and certification when your child completes the challenge!
The Ready, Set, Read! team this year use their skills to weave their way through a summer obstacle course. Celebrating play and participation, the challenge has been developed in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust, encouraging children to engage in games and sports however suits them best.
Ready, Set, Read! will demonstrate how reading and being active and engaging can involve teamwork and community. Loretta Schauer, the fabulous children’s writer and illustrator has brought the challenge to life! Navigate a fictional summer obstacle course and track their reading as they go, with free rewards including stickers, pencils, frisbees and a medal.
If you have a child under 5 they can take part in the mini challenge.
Click here to find out more about the Challenge.
There are loads of events and activities happening during the summer holiday in your local library, linked to the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. See the full programme of events here or pick up a brochure at your local library.
This year’s programme is packed full of low-cost events including sessions for younger children such as
Booking for the Summer Reading Challenge events opens on Thursday 29 June on Eventbrite here.
📚 Find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge and the summer programme of events here!
📍 For a full list of all the Explore Libraries in York along with opening times, see the Explore website.
📚 You can also join the Summer Reading Challenge online here.
