What is the Summer Reading Challenge 2021?

The 2021 Summer Reading Challenge will be a celebration of reading, nature and action for the environment. Developed in partnership with WWF, the world’s leading independent conservation organisation, Wild World Heroes will inspire children to stand up for the future of our planet.

Can you do the Summer Reading Challenge online?

You can use your account to take part in the Challenge online. Your parent or carer will need to create their own adult account first, then they can set up a child account for you. This is so your parent or carer can look after your personal information and give us their permission for you to have an account.

Is there an age limit for the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading Challenge, presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to set themselves a reading challenge to help prevent the summer reading ‘dip’.

Do you get a certificate for Summer Reading Challenge?

Or you can take part in the Challenge here on our website! You’ll unlock a Wild World Heroes certificate when you reach your summer reading goal. If you already have a website profile from a previous Summer Reading Challenge, you can sign in to get started with Wild World Heroes.

How do you do the summer reading challenge?

How it works

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

What is the theme for Summer Reading 2021?

Tails and Tales!
Welcome to Summer Reading 2021: Tails and Tales! It’s the perfect time for students of all ages to see what their local library has to offer! The ​2021 summer reading slogan is “​Tails and Tales” ​and libraries are planning many fun programs and events around this animal theme.

How do I add books to Summer Reading Challenge?

To add a book, look out for the purple button that says ‘Add a new book now’. You can search for your latest reads, rate books out of 5 and write reviews to share your thoughts. Adding the books you have read will unlock new badges that you can see on your profile page.

What’s in a Name reading Challenge 2021?

The challenge runs from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2021. You can sign up any time, but can only count books you read between those dates. Read a book in any format (hard copy, ebook, audio) with a title that fits into each category. Don’t use the same book for more than one category.

What do you have to do for the summer reading challenge?

What are the prizes for the Summer Reading Challenge?

Prizes

  • Grand Prize. $5,000 and $1,000 of large print books and a virtual author live chat with your school.
  • Second Place. $2,500 and $500 of large print books.
  • 4 Runner Ups. $2,500 and $250 of large print books.

When did the Summer Reading Challenge start?

It first began in 1999 with the intention of encouraging primary school children to read books during the summer holiday.

What is the theme for summer 2022?

Read Beyond the Beaten Path
The theme for iREAD’s 2022 summer reading program is Read Beyond the Beaten Path.

What is the Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading Challenge, presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to set themselves a reading challenge to help prevent the summer reading ‘dip’.

When does the summer reading challenge start in Scotland?

The Challenge will launch in libraries in Scotland on Saturday 19 June and in libraries in England and Wales on Saturday 10 July. Children can also join in the fun online, here on the official Challenge website.

What’s the theme for the summer reading challenge?

We’re so excited to reveal the theme for the Summer Reading Challenge 2021! Get ready for Wild World Heroes, arriving online and in your local library this summer. Pack your bags, we’re headed for Wilderville!

What is the Wild World Heroes summer reading challenge?

Join the Wild World Heroes for the Summer Reading Challenge and discover how you can make a difference to the environment too. We’re teaming up with WWF for a very special nature-themed Challenge that will inspire you to stand up for the planet!