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Explore the Ready, Set, Read! Book Collection

Get ready for a whole load of team spirit, your fave sporty (or not!) heroes, and plenty of fun with our latest collection for the 2023 sports and games themed Summer Reading Challenge: Ready, Set, Read! 

Each book has been specially chosen by an expert group of readers for everybody taking part to enjoy. 

Lots of these titles are also available for you to enjoy – for free! – through your local library service. Visit your local library’s website or app to browse their online catalogue.

 Your library may be offering a Click and Collect service, so you can pick your books up to enjoy at home. Keep an eye out for eBook and audio book versions too.

You can find a handy guide to accessing books at home on our Find a Read page here.

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The Challenge will begin on the 24th June in Scotland and the 8th July in England and Wales. You can take part either at the library or online. More info here.

 

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All the books it recommends have been rated and reviewed by children on this website. 

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Information for adults

Schools

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

Families

Visit our Home Zone, full of useful Challenge information for parents, grandparents and carers. For information about supporting reading in the early years visit our Pre-School Zone.

Libraries

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