Cambridgeshire children can join in Winter Reading Challenge

Youngsters are being invited to keep reading this winter as part of a special challenge with the chance of winning prizes.

Cambridgeshire County Council is supporting The Reading Agency’s Winter Challenge, which launched online recently and runs until January 15.

To get involved, children simply read three or more books of their choice (including eBooks and audiobooks) then rate and review them. Books added to the website will count towards unlocking special rewards, with a special Everyone Is A Hero certificate to print off and keep once they reach their reading goal.

The website also features activities, recommendations for great winter reads, and competitions.

Councillor Simon Bywater, chairman of the children and young people’s committee, said: “I'm delighted to see the start of the Reading Agency's Winter Challenge, we have seen that previous reading events and activities have made a really positive difference with children's reading levels and progress. I would encourage everyone to get involved.”

As part of the challenge, families can also nominate their Reading Heroes on social media. You can post a picture, share a story about them, or even record a video about them! Just make sure to get their permission first!

Use the hashtags #WMC2020 and #ReadingHero in your post. At the end of the Challenge, The Reading Agency will enter all the entries into a prize draw – and the winning hero will receive the Winter Mini Challenge booklist bundle.