Children aged 4-11 can visit their local library and take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Each book has been specially chosen by an expert group of readers for everybody taking part to enjoy.
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge will be about getting CREATIVE. Music, junk-modelling, photography, dancing, story-writing… the possibilities are endlesss.
You’ll discover fantastic new books, unlock rewards along the way, and achieve something amazing this summer.
To complete the challenge, children need to read 6 books over the summer holidays. They can read any books they enjoy and they will get rewards along the way and a medal and certificate when they have completed the challenge!
If you have a child under 5 they can take part in the mini challenge. They can collect a sticker for every story they’ve shared with a grown-up and will get a gold medal sticker when they’ve enjoyed 6 stories!
Click here to find out more about the challenge.
There are loads of events and activities happening in the summer holidays in your local library, linked to the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Check out the full list of events and activities in your local BCP library here.
For a full list of all the Libraries in BCP along with opening times, see the BCP Council website.
The official Marvellous Makers book collection is full of books about creativity, using your imagination and telling amazing stories.
Each book has been chosen specially for you by an expert group of readers for this year’s Challenge.
If you’re looking for some book suggestions to get you started with your Summer Reading Challenge, you are in the right place!
Picture Books – illustrated books, perfect for reading aloud.
Early Reader Books – shorter stories, perfect for emerging readers.
Middle Grade Books – longer chapter books, perfect for confident readers.
Are you excited to join the #MarvellousMakers challenge this summer? Keep an eye on the blog for all the latest Summer Reading Challenge news.
We hope you enjoy taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge this year! Let us know of any great book recommendations and how many books you managed to read. 