Join The Big Friendly Read this summer!

This annual activity is a fun incentivised way of encouraging children to keep reading over the long summer break. By taking part in The Big Friendly Read, children get a special folder with extracts from Roald Dahl stories. The challenge is to read at least 6 books over the summer (anything they like) and collect special cards along the way.

The cards have amazing artwork by Quentin Blake some have scratch and sniff smells too! When children finish the challenge they are awarded a certificate and a medal (while stocks last). All resources are free.

There are other Roald Dahl themed incentives and activities as well - check them all out at your local library!

Look out for the Summer Reading Challenge app too, for even more fun and games.

Last year 16,500 Kent children got involved in the Summer Reading Challenge:

“It helped my son continue reading through the school holidays as he finds reading difficult. The stickers were a great incentive - especially the smelly ones!”

“I liked the challenge because for once I wanted to win my own medal, and I have.”

Find out more on the the big friendly read website

Contact your local library to join the challenge. Visit the Kent libraries website for information on local events and activities that support the challenge.

Contact Details

Karen Sillifant
Telephone: 03000 41 44 39
Email: karen.sillifant@kent.gov.uk