Summer Reading Challenge (original) (raw)

The Summer Reading Challenge is an educational competition held annually in the UK by The Reading Agency. It first began in 1999 with the intention of encouraging primary school children to read books during the summer holiday. Participants are awarded stickers and medals based on the competition's theme per tier. Materials are available in large print with supplementary information in Braille. In an Impact Research study for the Summer Reading Challenge, the Reading Agency found that the Challenge contributed to stemming the 'summer holiday dip' in children's reading achievement.