East Riding residents can get ready to take part in the UK’s biggest free reading programme for children.
This annual challenge encourages children aged 4-11 to keep reading during the summer holidays.
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about games and sports, delivered in partnership with the Youth Sports Trust. Participants will join the fictional team (and their animal mascots) as they use their skills to weave their way through a summer obstacle course.
East Riding Libraries librarian Jess McCarthy said: “Ready, Set, Read! will showcase how reading can be active and involved, as well as encouraging children to engage in games and sports in any way that best suits them. We are excited to launch the Challenge, and related events, once again this year to help children and families to see that reading really is a superpower!
“Alongside the Challenge we have a spectacular programme of events and activities across all our libraries, including epic storytelling, travelling theatre, Lego events and more… Keep your eyes peeled for information on this, coming soon.
“Pre-school children can also take part via the Mini Challenge; register for a collector card at your local library, read with them throughout the holidays and collect up to six stickers at the library for each book they read with a very special shiny medal sticker for those who have completed the card.”
Councillor Nick Coultish, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism, explained : “Reading skills can ‘dip’ during the long summer break without regular access to books and the encouragement to read for pleasure. We are ready to tackle this by motivating our young East Riding residents to visit their library and keep reading during the holidays, maintaining their skills in preparation for the new school term.
“But we also encourage parents to attend and get involved with their children over the summer to help them read for pleasure. The Summer Reading Challenge promises to be great fun for both parents and children!”
Register to take part at your local library from 8 July – all participants can collect a FREE poster, stickers and incentives and then get reading…
Jess McCarthy added : “Don’t forget to let us know how you are getting on throughout the holidays, and visit us at the end of summer to collect your finisher’s certificate and medal!”
For more information visit www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/summerreading
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2023
