East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure launches the Summer Reading Challenge

School children can join the Silly Squad online this year for rewards, games and earn badges as they discover awesome books to read during the summer.

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure’s libraries and The Reading Agency are running the challenge from now until the beginning of September.

Last year, over 1,100 readers took part across East Renfrewshire, reading 6,600 books as part of the challenge, which aims to develop children’s reading skills and enjoyment.

Gillian Hamilton, from East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, said: “The Summer Reading Challenge is always hugely popular in our libraries and there’s a more enhanced digital approach this year, which will be fun for the kids.

“They are encouraged to read six books for the challenge and we have lots of new, free ebooks and eaudiobooks for children to choose from on Borrowbox, such as Marge and the Pirate Baby by Isla Fisher and Slime by David Walliams.

“With great books, games and challenges along the way, there will be something for everyone and they are sure to love getting involved.”

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure’s library staff will support children of key workers with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the local education hubs.

For more information and to sign up for the challenge, visit ERCL Summer Reading Challenge and Summer Reading Challenge