Every year, Swansea Libraries hold a summer reading challenge to encourage young people to read. This is the 20th such challenge and it was a privilege to be invited to the National Waterfront Museum to present certificates to the children and volunteers nominated by each library as having completed and/or assisted in the challenge.
This year's summer reading challenge is Space Chase, an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Children taking part are invited to help out the super space family by tracking down books nabbed by mischievous aliens.
As children read library books they collect special stickers for their colourful collector's folder, as well as celebrating adventure, exploration, reading and fun along the way. On reaching the final stage they receive a medal and certificate.
The challenge started on 13 July and finished on 21 September, so it gave children plenty of time to visit their library at least three times during the summer holiday as well as reading six books. Space Chase took place in all Swansea Libraries throughout the summer holidays for the 5-11 year olds, with a teenage challenge for the 11-14 year olds, and for the toddlers and pre-schoolers (under-5s) a mini version of the challenge.
Each library drew out the names of two children who completed the 5-11 challenge, and all the names of the teenage challengers, and the under-5s were put into an overall prize draw. These were the children I presented with certificates and a goody bag this evening.
There are also volunteers who assist with this challenge, who will be aged 15 to 24 and who I also awarded certificates to. It was a lovely evening with lots of photographs.
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