The British Council Reading Challenge is back! Reading for pleasure and empowerment not only makes us more aware and informed, but also helps expand our imagination, making us more empathetic and understanding of other people and cultures. It supports our health and well-being, enhances our ability to learn new skills, and helps us communicate our ideas more effectively. Most importantly, reading brings joy!
What’s the challenge, and how does it work?
This year's challenge theme, Marvellous Makers, is all about creativity. From dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there's something for everyone! Each child who joins the challenge must read four books over four weeks and submit at least four book reviews of their favourite reads. Children will also participate in activities throughout the challenge to support their book review writing. Upon successfully completing the challenge, participants will receive a certificate and a medal.
- The essence of the challenge is ‘read a book in a week’.
- The books are divided into two categories – younger and older from books that will be displayed in the library. The younger collection is suitable for children in the age group of 5 to 8 years and the older collection for 9 to 12 years.
- Children will be allowed to borrow only one book at a time. They can choose the books they want to read from a wide range of books on the theme.
- Two engagement sessions will be provided as a premium addition to the Reading Challenge program
Important dates:
- Last date to register for the challenge is Friday 22 November 2024
- Challenge duration is from Sunday 24 November with an orientation session to Sunday 22 December 2024
Registration fee:
Non-members register at INR 2500*
*The registration will be towards Reading Challenge Membership which will enable event participation.
How to register:
- Registration will be processed at each library customer service counter or by using the online link above. Payment at the counter can be given in cash/card or UPI. For online payments, credit or debit cards are available.
- Once registered, parents will receive an email confirming the same.
- Welcome kits will be given to the registered participants at the orientation session of the challenge.
For more information, drop us an email at IndiaLibraries@britishcouncil.org or visit in person from Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at our Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata centres.