Summer Reading Challenge

Explore the Gadgeteers Book Collection!

Get ready to be boggled by brilliant facts, gaze at the stars, and be inspired by tales of creativity and invention with our picture books, early readers and middle grade books – find plenty of inspiration for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with these fun science and innovation themed recommendations.

Introducing... Gadgeteers!

Coming to a library near you…the Summer Reading Challenge 2022!

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Have fun with Chatterbooks

We have 100s of free resources on The Reading Agency’s Chatterbooks page including author videos, booklists and activity packs!

Design your own mug competition!

Design your very own mug to win a signed copy of Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup, a set of child-friendly teas by Small & Wild AND your mug (printed with your design)!

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School zone

Visit our School Zone to access free resources and Challenge ideas for your class

Library zone

Visit our Library Zone to find libraries near you running the challenge, and how to take part.

Home zone

Visit our Home Zone, full of useful Challenge information for parents, grandparents and carers

The Summer Reading Challenge and Winter Mini Challenge website helps you keep track of your reading all year round. Find new book recommendations, take part in mini challenges, play games and more!

How it works

1 Create a profile and pick your avatar
2 Discover brilliant book recommendations
3 Review books to unlock badges
4 Play games, enter competitions, and chat to other book lovers!

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