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The power of reading to break down barriers and build up confidence

17 July 2019 • Impact • Case studies

Simon works in Pontefract Library children's section and has taken part in every single challenge since it started. We caught up with Simon about some of his experiences of the Summer Reading Challenge over the last twenty years.

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The Challenge has taught me the value of leaving my inhibitions at the door

01 November 2019 • Impact • Case studies

Anna is a volunteer at Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual, and has been volunteering with the Challenge since 2017. The Challenge has helped her leave her inhibitions at the door and be more confident.

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The Challenge opened my eyes to the world of literature, and it wasn't boring

30 August 2019 • Impact • Case studies

Natalie Clark, a medical student at Glasgow University shares her experiences of taking part in the Challenge at her local library in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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It's easy to see the impact of the Challenge on reading and literacy

23 August 2019 • Impact

My child has gained a great deal from reading, and your child can also.

04 July 2019 • Impact • Case studies

I've noticed how many children have been inspired to read because of the Challenge

04 July 2019 • Impact • Case studies

6 tips for Summer Reading Challenge volunteers

03 July 2019 • Impact • Case studies

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Reading for pleasure is more important to children’s successes than education or social class. The Summer Reading Challenge gets three quarters of a million children into libraries to keep up their reading skills and confidence during the long holidays while Chatterbooks reading groups help build a lifelong reading habit. Because everything changes when we read.

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Join The Reading Agency for The Midnight Library Big Book Club event with Matt Haig

11 September 2020 • Media releases

Running the Summer Reading Challenge

Read our key information for Summer Reading Challenge coordinators

Resources for schools

Find out how schools can get involved and benefit from the Summer Reading Challenge.

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