YOUNGSTERS have been rewarded for taking part in the UK’s biggest reading for pleasure programme over the summer.
Children aged four to 11 were tasked with reading six books over the summer break as part of the Reading Agency’s ‘Summer Reading Challenge’.
Organisers say 767 out of 1149 participants going on to complete the challenge.
St Helens Library Service hosted a series of fun and creative crafts sessions in libraries across the borough, tied in with the nature theme ‘Wild World Heroes’ which looks at making a difference to the environment.
The challenge celebrated the love of reading
Speaking at an awards ceremony at St Helens Library – which saw the Mayor of St Helens, Councillor Sue Murphy, present medals and certificates - Councillor Anthony Burns, cabinet member for wellbeing, culture and heritage, said: “The annual Summer Reading Challenge is such a massive occasion on the library service’s calendar which has seen many thousands of children participate over the years.
The challenge celebrated the love of reading
“Despite the challenging past 18-months, this is a wonderful testament to St Helens children's love of book reading which should be encouraged from an early age, for it can only have positive effects on a young person’s development.”
To find out what other exciting events are planned in libraries over the coming months, visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/libraries
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