{"product_id":"read-to-the-beat-summer-reading-challenge","title":"Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRead to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4th July - 30th September \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're super excited to announce that this year, in the National Year of Reading, we're taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge and we're inviting children and families to join us! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered by the Reading Agency, in partnership with libraries, bookshops, the Booksellers Association, Universal Music and Explore Learning, the summer reading challenge is a brilliant way to keep children engaged with reading over the summer holidays - what's more, it's entirely FREE! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year's theme of 'Read to the Beat' inspires children to explore the connection between stories and songs, discovering how reading and music both ignite imagination and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the bookshop to collect a sticker booklet and we'll signpost you to the ways in which children can get involved. With local activities, online games, videos and competitions, and even a brilliant music themed book collection for reading inspiration, there's so much to keep children entertained and enjoying reading over the summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in touch, ask in-store, or find out more about the Reading Agency Summer via the official website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/readingagency.org.uk\/get-reading\/our-programmes-and-campaigns\/summer-reading-challenge\/\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed to know info:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at children aged 4-11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren can collect a sticker booklet from Kibworth Books or any other participating library including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kibworthcommunitylibrary.org.uk\/\"\u003eKibworth Community Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the start of the challenge children can choose six goals to work towards over the summer holidays. This might include reading with a family member, visiting a library \/ bookshop, attending an event or more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach time your child completes a challenge they return to the bookshop (or wherever they signed up for the challenge) to collect a sticker. Each sticker also unlocks extra digital rewards!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn completion, children will be awarded a certificate. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigning up for the challenge at the bookshop \u003cstrong\u003edoes not\u003c\/strong\u003e obligate you to buy any books. We so appreciate support with your book purchases and love to see children attending our events of course, but there's no requirement to do so to join in this challenge. The mission is to provide free access to reading and fun activities over the holidays! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Reading Agency have compiled a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/readingagency.org.uk\/get-reading\/find-a-read\/read-to-the-beat-2026-summer-reading-challenge\/\"\u003ebrilliant book list \u003c\/a\u003efor children to explore as inspiration for their reading. You'll find many of these titles in-store or we can order in for you if you'd like to have your own copy. Alternatively you can access these titles via your local library. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kibworth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57252962369911,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4699\/3236\/files\/Reading_Challenge_Web_Poster.jpg?v=1782923840","url":"https:\/\/kibworthbooks.com\/products\/read-to-the-beat-summer-reading-challenge","provider":"Kibworth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}