Reading & Libraries
Mini-Challenge
The Mini Challenge is bite sized version of the Summer Reading Challenge for our youngest readers. Children collect stickers on a special collector card for the books they borrow and read.
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In Inspire libraries Saturday 6 July - Sunday 1 September
The Summer Reading Challenge will be back in Inspire libraries this summer. This year's challenge is Marvellous Makers and we're tapping into our imaginations, telling amazing stories and coming up with lots of fun new creations, as we celebrate the creative arts.
The Summer Reading Challenge is produced by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with libraries. The challenge, aimed at children aged 4 - 11 years, is to read six or more library books over the summer, encouraging them to keep up the reading habit over their long break from school.
There is a different theme each year. In 2023, Ready, Set, Read! was developed in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust and celebrated play and participation, encouraging children to get involved in games and sports in any way that best suited them. 10,135 children in Nottinghamshire took part in our libraries.
Children who take part in the Summer Reading Challenge:
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Mini Challenge: There is a bite sized version of the Summer Reading Challenge is also available for children aged 3 and under. Find out more here.
Children can also take part online for digital rewards.
Children can read any books they like on the Summer Reading Challenge; stories, fact books, poetry, jokes, graphic novels.
Our children's book recommendations page has inspiration. There are lots of ebooks and audio books that can be borrowed from the library online to help complete the online challenge.
Explore a selection of books inspired by the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge theme on our pintrest board below; celebrating the power of play, sports and games.
Reading & Libraries
The Mini Challenge is bite sized version of the Summer Reading Challenge for our youngest readers. Children collect stickers on a special collector card for the books they borrow and read.
Reading & Libraries
We have thousands of free e-resources suitable for children to borrow. Why not give our e-services a try, all you need is your library card number and pin to begin borrowing.
Reading & Libraries
Find your nearest library here. All Inspire libraries are taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge