Dedicated young readers pledge to read six books this summer
More children than ever have participated in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with more than 14,000 children in Merton pledging to read six books this summer.
Dedicated young readers are in line for some top prizes including a Kindle Fire and Lego set, two tickets to see Gangsta Granny at the New Wimbledon Theatre and shopping vouchers.
Merton Libraries has teamed up with Chipotle Mexican Grill in Wimbledon to give every child who completes the challenge a free meal.
The theme this year celebrates the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth and will feature some of the author’s best-loved characters.
An awards ceremony will take place at Raynes Park Library on October 6.
Council Leader Councillor Stephen Alambritis said: “I am delighted so many children will take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
“Reading is such an important skill for young people to learn, and this scheme run by Merton Libraries is a perfect way to inspire children to get reading from a young age.”
Find out more: Visit merton.gov.uk/libraries.
August 2, 2016