Good news! Registrations for the reading challenge is extended till 11 November 2023! The theme this year is Ready, Set, Read and the challenge inspires children to read for fun, pleasure, and personal achievement. It helps them explore new titles by different authors and talk about them with their friends. The element of challenge gives them an incentive to read, and a sense of achievement on finishing them. Whether the child is just beginning to pick up books, or is an avid reader already, the reading challenge will fire up their imagination.
How it works:
Every child who joins the challenge must read six books within a span of six weeks. The child will then participate in some activities and complete the challenge. If they complete the challenge successfully, they will receive a medal and certificate at the end of it.
- 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.
- Children will also attend two specially designed activities for their age groups, as part of the challenge.
Important dates:
- Challenge duration: 5 November – 17 December (this will be extended for participants who register after 5 November)
- Submission of reviews – date to be decided by each centre
- Eligibility: For children aged 5 – 12 years
- Registrations extended - only till 11 November 2023
Registration fee:
*The registration will be towards Reading Challenge Membership which will enable the participation in the event.
Activity details:
| LIBRARY | ACTIVITY |
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Delhi 26 November 2023 – timing will be intimated later 3 December 2023 – timing will be intimated later |
Activity 1 - How to write a book review - In this session children will learn how to share their opinions of the book and enhance their vocabulary
Activity 2 – Story Mountain - In this session, children will plan and order the stages of a story more effectively and use visual impetus to structure the story. |
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Chennai 19 November 2023 – timing will be intimated later 3 December 2023 – timing will be intimated later |
Activity 1 - How to write a book review - In this session children will learn how to share their opinions of the book and enhance their vocabulary
Activity 2 – Story Mountain - In this session, children will plan and order the stages of a story more effectively and use visual impetus to structure the story.
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Kolkata 26 November 2023 – timing will be intimated later 3 December 2023 – timing will be intimated later |
Activity 1 - How to write a book review - In this session children will learn how to share their opinions of the book and enhance their vocabulary
Activity 2 – Story Mountain - In this session, children will plan and order the stages of a story more effectively and use visual impetus to structure the story. |
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Closing ceremony in all cenres Date and time will be intimated later |
Medal and certificate distribution |
How to register:
- Registration will be processed at each library customer service desk or by using the online link above. Payment at the desk can be given in cash/card or using the UPI provided by customer services. 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 when they visit the library.
Venue details:
- New Delhi - British Council Division, British High Commission, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Delhi 110001
- Chennai - British Deputy High Commission, 737 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 002
- Kolkata - British Council Division, British Deputy High Commission, L & T Chambers, First Floor 16 Camac Street, Kolkata 700 017
For any queries please write to Indialibraries@britishcouncil.org