Inspire Libraries are getting ready for a summer of reading with the Ready, Set, Read!  Summer Reading Challenge 2023.

The challenge asks 4-11 year olds to borrow and read any six library books over the summer.

It is produced by The Reading Agency and runs in partnership with libraries across the country. This year’s challenge is a collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust, and will celebrate the power of play, sports and games.

Through taking part in the Challenge, with free packs from public libraries, children will be able to join six fictional characters – the superstar Ready, Set, Read! team (and their animal mascots) – as they use their skills to weave through a summer obstacle course.

To take part all children need to do is to head to their local library to pick up a collector’s folder, where they’ll keep a record of their reading journey. It’s completely free to join and children choose the books they want to read on their Challenge; stories, e-books, fact books, joke books – all reading counts! There’s a certificate and medal for every child who completes the challenge by reading six books.