
ALT A poster with illustrations of six children outside. The wording "Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Ready, Set, Read! Presented by The Reading Agency. Delivered in partnership with libraries. With logos for Arts Council England, Summer Reading Challenge, Youth Sport Trust, Inspiring Active Readers, and The Reading Agency

ALT A girl lying on her stomach and reading in the sunshine. The words “Children who read are more likely to develop empathy and creativity. Stories can offer children a realistic and authentic mirror of their own lives and experiences and a window to view the experiences of others. Stories with imaginative and magical elements enable children’s minds to transcend their immediate context freeing them from a fixed way of thinking.” Benefits of Reading, Book Trust 2023 #SummerReadingChallenge" The logos for Explore Libraries and Archives, Youth Sport Trust, Inspiring Active Readers and The Reading Agency.

ALT A cartoon girl is reading under a tree. The words "If you want children to read, let them read what they love! "Once you can read, you can read anything. Reading is a skill that unlocks so many other skills. Perhaps that’s why reading for pleasure has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children’s life chances.” Booktrust Writer-in-Residence, SF Said #SummerReadingChallenge" The logos for Explore Libraries and Archives, Youth Sport Trust, Inspiring Active Readers and The Reading Agency.
























