Free Year-Round Reading Challenge for Children Aged 5+

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Did you know that Bradford Libraries offers The Secret Book Quest, a free reading challenge designed to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading?

Many pupils will already be familiar with the Summer Reading Challenge. The Secret Book Quest continues that reading journey throughout the year, offering children the opportunity to read for pleasure at their own pace while discovering new books, authors and genres. 

Children taking part receive a Secret Book Quest booklet and travel through 10 themed zones, collecting stickers as they read. To complete the challenge, they read 50 books, earn certificates at key milestones and receive a special finisher's prize. 

The challenge is free to join through any Bradford Library and supports schools in encouraging reading for pleasure, independent reading and wider engagement with books. 

Schools are encouraged to share the accompanying parent letter and display the promotional poster to help raise awareness amongst pupils and families.

For further information, library visits or assembly opportunities, please contact:

Sam McGee
Development Officer - Young People, Bradford Libraries
[email protected] 

Find your nearest library: www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries 

The Secret Book Quest is free, fun and available all year round, helping children continue their reading adventures beyond the classroom.
 

Resources

Letter for parents

Letter for schools

Poster for schools


Information

Published: 09/10/2026
Audience: Teachers of children aged over 5
Contact: Samantha McGee

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