The Reading Agency & Libraries Present - Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge 2020

A little different this year, but the Summer Reading Challenge is most definitely back! Delivered in partnership with Public Libraries and The Reading Agency, the 2020 Challenge has launched as a digital activity to keep children reading over the summer and support parents and carers with children at home.

This year, the challenge will celebrate funny books, happiness and laughter. Children taking part will join the Silly Squad, an adventurous team of mischievous animals who love getting stuck into funny books. Children set their own reading goals and are encouraged to read anything (in any format) that makes them happy – whether it be comics, joke books, poetry, fiction or non-fiction. It all

counts! Every read earns a virtual badge and the website is packed with games, quizzes and downloadable activities to further incentivize and encourage home reading.

Although library buildings are closed, libraries will continue to deliver the challenge through e-lending platforms. The website provides lots of useful links and if you're not already a member of your local library, you can join remotely (for free) and access lots of e-resources, including books, audio books, comics and magazines. The challenge runs until mid-September and you can register at sillysquad.org.uk

Let us know when you complete the challenge by emailing english@oakfieldacademy.org with the heading ‘Summer Reading Challenge’.