Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge

FAO Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Literacy Coordinator, Librarian, SENCO

It's FUN!    It's FREE!    It's LOCAL!

Every year, the Reading Agency run a Summer Reading Challenge for children aged 4-11 with libraries across the country participating. Last year, in Warwickshire, over 3700 children took part in the challenge.

The theme of this year's challenge - Space Chase - commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. 

Once again children of primary school age are encouraged to join the challenge to read six books of their choice over the holidays.  A fun way to keep up reading levels for the return to school!  They collect incentives along the way, and a medal and certificate if they complete the challenge. There are also space-related activities in libraries across the period....and it is all FREE.

By championing the Summer Reading Challenge in your school, you will be continuing to support your pupils’ learning during the holidays, ensuring they return ready for a great start to the new academic year.

The challenge launches on 13 July and ends on Friday 6 Sept. 

You can use this powerpoint presentation in your school assembly to help encourage pupils to take part in the challenge and there are additional free resources including posters and activity sheets on The Reading Agency website.

For any queries please email libraryevents@warwickshire.gov.uk