Summer Reading Challenge inspires thousands in Worcestershire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

More than 125,000 children's books were borrowed during Worcestershire's Summer Reading Challenge, with over 2,000 young readers completing the programme. The initiative, organised nationally by The Reading Agency and delivered locally by Worcestershire County Council's library service, also generated nearly 1,000 new library memberships and was supported by 170 young volunteers. A Worcestershire County Council spokesman said the challenge was 'another fantastic success, inspiring thousands of children across Worcestershire to discover the joy of reading'.

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• Summer Reading Challenge inspires thousands of Worcestershire childrenMore than 125,000 children's books were borrowed in Worcestershire during the Summer Reading Challenge, with over 2,000 young readers completing the programme.Worcester News · 23 Oct, 05:00
• Summer Reading Challenge inspires thousands of Worcestershire childrenMore than 125,000 children's books were borrowed in Worcestershire during the Summer Reading Challenge, with over 2,000 young readers completing the programme.Malvern Gazette · 23 Oct, 05:00

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