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The British Council Reading Challenge is back! Reading for pleasure and empowerment not only makes us more aware and informed, but also expands our imagination, helping us become more empathetic and understanding of different people and cultures. It supports health and wellbeing, strengthens our ability to learn new skills, and improves how we communicate ideas. Most importantly, reading brings joy!
What’s the challenge, and how does it work?
This year’s theme, “Story Garden”, invites children into a vibrant world where stories bloom and imagination blossoms. Like a garden filled with diverse flowers, the challenge offers children a rich collection of books that celebrate creativity, kindness, growth and discovery. The garden metaphor provides a compelling framework to engage young minds and nurture lifelong reading habits.
- The essence of the challenge is: “read a book a week.”
- Read four books within four weeks from the curated “Story Garden” collection
- The books are divided into two categories – Younger (5 to 8 years) and Older (9 to 12 years) – from collections displayed in the library.
- Children may borrow only one book at a time, choosing from a wide range of titles on the theme.
- Two engagement sessions will be offered as a premium addition to the Reading Challenge programme.
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On successfully completing the challenge, each participant will receive a certificate and a medal.
Important dates:
| Library | Challenge Duration | Last day to register | Registration fee |
| Delhi | 26 October to 23 November 2025 | 15 October 2025 | Member: INR 2200 Non-member: INR 3000 |
| Chennai | 01 November to 30 November 2025 | 20 October 2025 | Member: INR 1800 Non-member: INR 2500 |
| Kolkata | 09 November to 08 December 2025 | 30 October 2025 | Member: INR 1800 Non-member: INR 2500 |
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Note:
- 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.
- The registration will be towards Reading Challenge Membership which will enable event participation.
- 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.