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Poetry Reading Club: What’s on the CLiPPA?

The CLiPPA is a brilliant book prize that shines a spotlight on the best new children’s poetry books

Join us at the Poetry Reading Club to discover which books have made the shortlist, and check out an awesome performance from last year’s winner Kate Wakeling

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Get stuck in to STEM!

If you’re a curious explorer or a keen fact-finder you’ll love our Super STEM book recommendations

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Win the CLiPPA shortlist!

Six brilliant books are in the running to win the CLPE Children’s Poetry Award, aka the CLiPPA

Enter our competition to be in with a chance of winning every book on the list!

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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 play games.

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

Parents or carers

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

Schools

Getting involved with the Summer Reading Challenge can benefit your pupils. Find out more 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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