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’.
For the Summer Reading Challenge 2020, we are asking everyone to get silly. The… read more
Schools can share this presentation in class or on remote learning platforms to introduce the Silly Squad to pupils.
Libraries can adapt this presentation to share with local schools.
Key information on the Summer Reading Challenge 2020 is included in the presentation notes.
All… read more
Encouraging your pupils to read for enjoyment – a guide read more
A guide for parents and carers who want to support children and young people with Reading Well. read more
A guide for colleges and universities looking to get involved in Reading Well. read more
A guide for link workers and health and social care professionals and link workers on how to get involved in Reading Well. read more
A guide for schools who want to get involved with Reading Well. read more
This toolkit contains ideas and resources for continuing with Reading Ahead in prison settings responding to the current lockdown during Covid-19.
This is a working document and will be updated as more resources become available. Do get in touch if you have any you'd like us to promote. read more
This document sets out the guidelines for libraries when using the Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020 artwork and resources.
Please ensure you read the guidelines thoroughly before using any of the Silly Squad resources.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library… read more
Download logos for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
Please ensure you have read the branding guidelines (available at the link below) before using these assets.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries… read more
Join our Silly Squad!
This Communications Toolkit contains key information and suggestions for promoting the Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact their… read more
This toolkit contains ideas and resources for continuing with Reading Ahead despite closures of public libraries, colleges and workplaces during Covid-19.
This is a working document and will be updated as more resources become available. Do get in touch if you have any you'd like us to promote. read more