What is the Summer Reading Challenge?
The Summer Reading Challenge is a fun, free way for children aged 4–11 to stay motivated to read during the summer holidays. Children set their own reading goal and can read anything they enjoy – all books count!
Why should my child sign up?
One in four children hasn’t reached the expected level of reading by the age of 11 and many will struggle to keep up at secondary school, despite reading for pleasure being one of the single biggest indicators of children’s development.
The Summer Reading Challenge provides:
• Amazing way to boost confidence and self-esteem.
• They will be better prepared to return to school in the autumn.
• The Challenge supports the move into a new year group.
• The library provides free access to books and fun family activities all through the summer.
Your child will be part of a UK-wide programme developed by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with the public library network.
“We’ve joined the reading challenge for the past 4 years and every year it has inspired and encouraged a deeper joy for reading. For a young dyslexic boy the challenge helps make reading fun.”
Parent/carer of 6–7-year-old boy
How can my child take part?
• Visit Porthcawl library to sign up!
• Set a summer reading goal and choose from books, eBooks, or audiobooks
• Receive a special sticker booklet and collect rewards for reading
When does it start?
Saturday 5th July!
If you have any question, give us a call on: 01656 754845 or pop in to branch!
Also check out other Contests in Porthcawl.
