Summer Reading Challenge 2024 - Marvellous Makers

Produced by the Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge is the UK’s biggest free reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4 to 11 to keep reading during the summer holidays.

6th July - 7th September 2024

Join in the fun...

The Summer Reading Challenge invites children aged 4 – 11, to read six or more library books over the summer. There are stickers to collect along the way with a medal and certificate for every child who completes the challenge.

This year it's all about getting CREATIVE. Music, modelling, photography, dancing, story writing... the possibilities are endless. Discover fantastic new books, unlock rewards along the way and achieve something amazing this summer.

The Summer Reading Challenge 2024 launches on Saturday 6th July and you can set your own personal reading challenge to complete this summer.

Create a free profile to keep track of your books, reviews, and all of the special rewards you unlock along the way.

You'll also find loads activities, quizzes, videos, games and more to keep you entertained at home.

Illustrations by Natelle Quek and logo artwork by Lizzie Everard. All © The Reading Agency 2024

Check out our Summer Reading Challenge events here and book now!

How to join and take part in the Summer Reading Challenge

You can take part in the Challenge by signing up at your local library.

It’s completely free to sign up. Your library will give you a special Collector folder so you can find out more about the challenge and help you find books to read.

As you read books for your Challenge, return to the library to receive your stickers to add to your folder.

You'll get a special certificate too!

Or you can take part in the Challenge on the Summer Reading Challenge website.

Choose a summer reading goal – we recommend six books, but you can challenge yourself to read as many as you like!

Each time you finish a book, add it to your website profile to unlock special badges and activities. You’ll unlock a virtual badge and certificate when you reach your summer reading goal.

New for 2024

We have an exclusive tie-in with Wallace and Gromit creators Aardman Animations with a three-day residency at Greenhill 5th-7th July to launch the challenge.

We are lucky to have a limited-edition Gromit Reader’s card for any children who participate in the Challenge in Harrow. If you join during the challenge you will automatically get one of the new membershp cards. If you already have an old style card you can swap it for the new one any time during the challenge.

Prize Draw

Child Gold stars ren who complete the Summer Reading Challenge will be entered into a prize draw to win one of 20 family tickets for an amazing tour of Wembley Stadium.

Since it first opened in 1923, Wembley has been home to some of the most historic and memorable moments of the last century. From the Olympics in 1948, the World Cup in 1966, Live Aid in 1985, to the Women’s Euros in 2022.

We’re delighted to be able to offer this special prize to our readers in Harrow with thanks to Wembley Stadium Learning Zone.

Competition T&Cs

The Wembley Stadium Tour prize draw is only open to readers who complete the Summer Reading Challenge at Harrow Libraries. Ten winners (drawn at random) can join Harrow Libraries on a tour of Wembley Stadium in October 2024. Date tba. Tickets will comprise 2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children. Tickets are non-transferable and no cash alternative is available.

Children who complete the Summer Reading Challenge will also be entered into a prize draw to win a Family Ticket to attend a performance of The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan kindly donated by Harrow Arts Centre.

Recommended Reads

Check out our recommendations to help you get sporty with eBooks and eAudiobooks that you can borrow from us online.

For more information about how to use the Summer Reading Challenge website visit the help page.