Welcome to the Summer Sharing Challenge 2026 - a simple, fun reading challenge for families with children aged 5-11!

Spend a few minutes each day sharing a book together and build a habit that your child (and you!) will enjoy.

What does the challenge involve?

See how many days in the summer holidays you and your child can read together for at least 15 minutes. You can read anything you like - books, graphic novels, encyclopaedias, comics or magazines - follow your child's interests and enjoyment. They can read to you, or you can read to them, or you can take turns. Whatever works for you. There is no right or wrong way to take part - it's just about enjoying reading together.

At the end of the summer holidays, if you fill in our 'finishers' form to let us know how many days you managed and how you found the challenge, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher.

Why take part?

• Help your child enjoy reading more, whatever their reading level
• Spend relaxed time together
• Fit reading into your routine in a manageable way

How it works

1. Sign up using the online form below

We will send you a printable reading tracker to tick off the days you read together, and some challenge tips.

2. Share reading time

See how many days you can read together, for at least 15 minutes, over the summer. Read anything your child enjoys - books, comics, magazines, anything! They can read to you, or you can read to them, or you can take turns. Whatever works for you. There is no right or wrong way to take part - it's just about enjoying reading together.

3. Track your progress

Tick off the days you read together - no pressure to do every day.

4. Complete the challenge

At the end of summer, complete a short form to tell us how you got on. If you do you will:

• Receive a printable certificate
• Be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher (drawn at the end of Sept 2026)

It doesn't matter how many days you completed. We'd still love to hear from you!