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Children's Winter Mini Challenge

Proud to support the National Year of Reading 2026: Go All In

During school holidays, children's reading skills can 'dip'. Reading Challenges encourage children to continue reading for enjoyment outside the classroom. They also help families and teachers provide free-to-access fun activities over the holiday.

Take part in the Winter Mini Challenge this year

At winter time, The Reading Agency turns its Summer Reading Challenge website into a Winter Mini Challenge.

The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge where children can take part, find fun activities and earn rewards for reading.

How to take part

The Winter Mini Challenge takes place online from Monday 1 December through to Friday 20 February.

When the Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge website changes to the The Reading Agency: Winter Mini Challenge, you can sign-up to take part in the challenge.

Children who complete the Winter Mini Challenge online will be sent a link to download their personal certificate.

Boost your reading for the Winter Mini Challenge by borrowing books from any Thurrock library.