Launched on the 6 July in Norfolk libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge invites all children between 4-11 to take part in this year's challenge, Marvellous Makers, which celebrates children's creativity and storytelling abilities.
Developed by The Reading Agency in partnership with Create, children are encouraged to explore new books and stories while taking part in free activities such as arts and crafts, music and dance.
On signing up, children receive a free pack that follows the Marvellous Makers characters. Each time a child finishes a book they are able to collect a sticker from the library to add to the pack. On complete, children will receive a certificate and medal. The library service recommends reading around six different books, but children can set their own reading goals. There is also a mini-challenge available so that pre-school children don't miss out.
You can take part at your local library, where children can borrow and read books, eBooks and audiobooks of their choosing. These can be from the Marvellous Makers booklist but children are welcome to read anything as part of the challenge.
To take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, just drop into your local library and ask to register your child. If you are not already a member of the library, joining is free and easy (you will need to bring proof of address, such as a utility bill). Children will receive their own library card and there are no overdue fees on children's library cards.
If you can't make it to a library, children can also take part via the official Summer Reading Challenge website, where they can sign up for a free challenge profile and get book recommendations.
You can find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge including all the activities on offer in Norfolk libraries on the Summer Reading challenge 2024 webpage.
