Worcestershire's summer reading challenge is back for 2023

 READY, Set, Read! Worcestershire’s Summer Reading Challenge is back for 2023.

This year's challenge officially starts tomorrow (Saturday) to encourage children aged between four and 11 to visit their local library and do more reading over the school summer holidays.

A superstar team and their marvellous mascots will be leading this year's challenge which is themed around the power of play, sport, games, and physical activity.

Through taking part, youngsters will be encouraged to keep their minds and bodies active over the summer break.

The characters – brought to life by children’s author and illustrator Loretta Schauer – navigate a fictional summer obstacle course and track their reading as they go.

Coun Marcus Hart, cabinet member with responsibility for communities, said: “The Summer Reading Challenge has consistently captivated our young readers in Worcestershire, and I’m thrilled it’s back again for 2023.

“This year’s theme ‘Ready, Set, Read’ will celebrate play and participation, encouraging children to engage in games and sports in any way that best suits them and showcase how reading can be active and engaging and can itself involve teamwork and community.”

Children taking part in the challenge, can receive free materials from Worcestershire libraries and online via the Challenge website.

Visit: worcestershire.gov.uk/worcestershire-libraries/read-and-discover/summer-reading-challenge for more information.