Parents on the Isle of Wight are being invited to sign their children up for this year's Summer Reading Challenge, taking place across all Island libraries.
The challenge, which is now underway and runs until Saturday September 9, asks youngsters aged between 4 and 11 to borrow and read six books over the summer.
There are plenty of rewards for children to collect during their library visit and anyone who reads six books gets a medal and certificate.
This year's Summer Reading Challenge theme is ‘Ready, Set, Read!’ and has been developed in partnership with the Youth Sports Trust.
It will showcase how reading can be active and engaging, and will encourage participation in games and sports in any way that suits them best.
To take part, all children need to do is visit their nearest library or community library so they can pick up the books to enjoy at home or use the council's online reading services.
Rob Jones, the council’s library service manager, said:
“We’re looking forward to welcoming children over the summer to our libraries as they embark on their ‘Ready, Set, Read!' for this year’s challenge.
"Children will need to be a member of the library to sign up for the challenge, but joining the library is quick, free, and easy. All reading counts, including audiobooks, eBooks, and eComics.
“Children can read more than six books over the period, if they want – the more the better!"
Younger children can join in, too, with a special mini-challenge for children under the age of four to take part in.
Further information about both council and community libraries, joining the library and online digital book services can be found online.
Further information about the Summer Reading Challenge can be found here.
Children can also visit the Summer Reading Challenge website, set their own goals, rate and review their books to unlock badges, play games, and enter competitions.
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