Summer Reading Challenge
The 2009 Summer Reading Challenge is the 11th annual challenge. Children all over the UK are about to embark on a fantastical adventure and become a Quest Seeker.
The theme is all about the power of the imagination. It will take young readers into a mysterious and wondrous land where they can discover the joy of reading and nurture a life-long love affair with books. It also promotes the library as a place of wonder and excitement, where librarians can offer children invaluable advice and guidance to help them through their quest.
Working with the RNIB, the Reading Challenge has created super size posters and stickers (scratch and sniff) with extra large print, available for children who are visually impaired or children who have visually impaired parents/carers. There are accompanying information sheets about the Challenge in Braille and a Quest Seekers certificate in Braille. Ask at your library for these resources.
The RNIB also loans books in Braille, giant print (24 point type) and audio, for children and young people aged 5 upwards. Books are delivered by post free of charge and children can borrow six books at a time. A themed book list for the Summer Reading Challenge will also be available from RNIB to help blind and partially sighted children complete the ‘Quest’. It is quick and easy to join the library - email childrenslibrarian@rnib.org.uk or call direct on 0161 355 2061
- Date: July 2009