Schools Library Service

Hertfordshire Schools Library Service

Summer reading challenge

Don’t just sit there – race to your local library and get reading!
Go for gold this summer and join in with Team Read at your local library. It’s your chance to take up a challenge that will stretch you to the max!

The challenge starts on Monday 14 July 2008 Pick up an amazing ‘moving image’ membership card, fold out chart and stickers. Then read your way through bronze and silver levels to get your gold medal.

What is 'Team Read'?
'Team Read' is the tenth national summer reading challenge for children and young people. It's not about reading as many books as you can, but about exploring your public library and enjoying the books you read. It's also about getting active - the theme of this year's challenge.

What do I need to do to take part?

Come into the library and sign up for the challenge.

You will be given a 'Team Read' pack to record your progress throughout the challenge.

Borrow books from the library.

You can choose books from all sections of the library, including picture books, fiction, information books and talking books

You may find it useful to fill in a review sheet as a reminder of the books you've read

Return to the library to chat to a member of staff about one of the items you've borrowed.

For every 2 books you read as part of 'Team Read' you will be rewarded with exclusive sticker sheets.

The challenge is completed when you've read 6 books and collected all the sheets of stickers.

If you complete the challenge, you'll be awarded with a 'Team Read' certificate and medal at a special presentation ceremony.

As an optional extra, there are fun activities to try on-line too! You can 'meet' some of your favourite authors by logging on to the Team Read website by following the link on the right of this page.

If you would like to take part in the challenge, you'll need to be a library member. If you're not a member of the library, don't wait until the challenge starts to join.