This is an annual programme that encourages children to keep reading during the summer holidays, ensuring they are ready for a great start to the new term autumn term.
Developed by The Reading Agency the annual Summer Reading Challenge is open to pre-school and primary school aged children and is for all reading abilities. It is free to take part.
The theme for Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) 2026 was Read to the Beat, an adventure in stories, music and sound.
Congratulations to all the children who took part. Well done to everyone who completed the Challenge and received their certificate and medal for reading six library books during the holidays.
Summer Reading Challenge video
Watch our video for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat to find out more.
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Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers
A huge thank you to all our Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers who played an essential role in making this year's Summer Reading Challenge such a success.
You can find out more about all of our opportunities to get involved at volunteering with Cambridgeshire Libraries.
