What is the Summer Reading Challenge designed for?
The Summer Reading Challenge is designed to counteract what we call the ‘summer slide’. Research has shown that children’s reading skill levels drop during the summer. The Greymouth Library want to help you succeed!
What if I am not a big reader?
By completing Challenge 1, you can participate by only reading 20 minutes for 5 days!
In fact, you can complete each challenge independently to get a special badge!
Also, if you are in the early stages of learning to read, you can have someone else read to you to complete the Challenges.
What else do I need to know?
We would love to see some photos of the activities you complete! Just send them to us on Facebook or Instagram!
After you have completed your third challenge, fill out the form online to order your preferred book prize before 5pm, 22nd January (form will be available soon).
Limited to the first 200 entries for a guaranteed book of your choice from our pre-selected lists (see below). After the 22nd of January, books might still be available but choices will be limited to available stocks and not guaranteed due to number limitations.
You can collect your badges one by one as you complete the challenges or get them all at the end.
What do I get for completing the four challenges?
You get an entry for the big Prize!
Simply drop the entry form off at the Greymouth Library (preferable) or at your school by Friday 12th February 2027 to be in to win!
Don't forget to indicate your preference for what the big prize should be on your form!
