Summer Reading Challenge

Make your Blue Peter bookmark!

Challenge your mates to read your favourite books for the Summer Reading Challenge with this special Blue Peter bookmark!

Catch it here

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.

Welcome to... Gadgeteers!

The Summer Reading Challenge 2022 is here! Join the Gadgeteers for a summer of reading fun that will inspire you to discover the amazing science and innovation behind the world around you!

Read all about it!

Get ready for a Summer of Fun

If you’re in Wales, join our Project Gadgeteers for a Summer of Fun – an adventure across the school holidays.

Find out more

Have fun with Chatterbooks

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

Create a profile

Get rewards, play games, and earn badges as you discover books to read!

Join now

Already a member?

Awesome! Tap login to jump back in!

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.

Pre-school zone

Visit our Pre-School Zone to find information about supporting reading in the early years.

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!

Create your profile now