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BBC 500 Words 2020

Enter your short story in the BBC 500 Words competition!

From an amazing celebration party at Buckingham Palace, to a one of a kind illustration of your story, there are some epic prizes to be won

Find out all about this year’s competition right here!

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Keep the winter reading fun going!

The Winter Mini Challenge may have come to end, but there’s still time to enjoy our fabulous Pugs of the Frozen North activities!

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The Wicked Young Writer Awards 2020

Entries for the Wicked Young Writer Awards are now OPEN!

This amazing creative writing competition is back for an incredible 10th year.

If you like writing stories and fancy winning some awesome prizes, this is the competition for you!

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What is the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. You can sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice to complete the Challenge. There are exclusive rewards to collect along the way, and it’s FREE to take part!

The Summer Reading Challenge website helps you keep track of your reading all year round: find new books to read, take part in competitions and mini challenges, and play games.

Find a book to read Play our games Find out which books your favourite celebrities recommend

Parents and carers

Looking for information about the Summer Reading Challenge and using the website? You can find out more here.

Information for Schools

Supporting the Summer Reading Challenge is easy and it will really benefit your pupils. Find out more about the Challenge here.

Summer-volunteer Aged 13-24? Volunteer in your local library to support the Summer Reading Challenge and help children read. Find out more.
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