Published 24th June 2022
The UK’s biggest annual reading for pleasure programme for primary aged children returns to Inspire libraries with a science an innovation themed challenge this summer.
We'd love schools to help us spread the word to encourage Nottinghamshire children to get involved and have a range to resources to support you.
What is the Summer Reading Challenge?
Produced by The Reading Agency and run in partnership with libraries across the country the Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to keep children reading over the summer. Taking part can help avoid the potential dip in reading levels over the long summer break and provides free fun for 4 – 11 year olds.
This year's challenge invites children to join the Gadgeteers - six young innovators who, using creative thinking and teamwork, plan a party for their town's summer celebration.
Developed in partnership with the Science Museum Group, Gadgeteers will celebrate – science, creative thinking and teamwork.
The challenge runs in Inspire libraries from 9 July until 4 September.
How does the Summer Reading Challenge work?
- Children sign up at the library to start their challenge.
- Borrow books from the library - children choose the books they want to read; stories, fact books, joke books – all reading counts.
- For every book read, children will pick up stickers along with other rewards as they progress through the challenge.
- Every child who completes the challenge by reading six library books, receives a medal and certificate.
Find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge and the activities we have planned at www.inspireculture.org.uk/summerreadingchallenge
Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022: Resources for schools
Inspire would love help from schools to encourage children to sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge this year. There are resources available below to support schools to promote the challenge to their pupils and their families. Plus join in with our live virtual assemblies.
Virtual Assemblies for the Summer Reading Challenge
Join Inspire Libraries for a virtual assembly (via Zoom) to introduce Gadgeteers - Summer Reading Challenge 2022. The assembly will explain everything you and your pupils need to know about the challenge. We will cover how to join, what the challenge is and showcase the brilliant FREE rewards children earn by reading library books. Presented in a Zoom webinar format.
Click the link below to find out more and to book
For Nottinghamshire schools.
Video introduction to the Summer Reading Challenge
Librarian Chris introduces the Summer Reading Challenge and how it works. A short video suitable for use in the classroom.
Video Trailer for the Summer Reading Challenge 2022
Downloadable resources
Teacher Letter Summer Reading Challenge 2022
Letter to teachers to explain more about the Summer Reading Challenge
School Assembly Powerpoint.Summer Reading Challenge 2022
A PowerPoint presentation introducing the Gadgeteers and outlining how the Summer Reading Challenge works.
Suggested text for inclusion in school newsletters ahead of the summer holidays
Promotional graphic for newsletters, web, learning platforms
Gadgeteers overview for children, parents and carers.
An electronic version of Inspire's promotional postcard. To be emailed / shared on learning platforms (some schools may receive hard copy postcards to distribute)
A printable A4 poster
Colouring sheet
The Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 9 July.
