This year children will tap into a world of imagination through reading to explore the magical connection between storytelling and nature.

You can take part in the summer reading challenge at all Leicestershire Libraries between 5 July and 6 September 2025. Join, read books, get rewards and have fun!

Created by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with public libraries, this year’s challenge encourages children to explore the connection between storytelling and nature.

How the Summer Reading Challenge works

• Children sign up at their local library to start their Challenge.
• Throughout the summer, children earn stickers by borrowing books and attending special events in our libraries.
• Library staff and volunteers are on hand to chat to children about books they have read.
• There are rewards and incentives along the way to encourage you to read.
• To complete the challenge, earn 6 stickers by reading library books or attending events. Once 6 stickers have been collected, receives a medal, certificate and special seeded bookmark!

It’s all free, fun and a great way to keep children reading over the summer holidays.

Children can also take part online for digital reward by signing up for a website profile website profile at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk (Link is external and opens in new window) (children will be asked to provide a parent/carer email address to approve signup.