Dive Into The Big Summer Read

The Big Summer Read is back, and it’s bigger than ever!

From now until January 31, children and young people across the Mackay region are invited to dive into a world of stories, imagination and adventure.

Mayor Greg Williamson said this exciting campaign encouraged readers aged birth to 18 to keep their literacy skills strong over the summer holidays while having fun.

“Summer is the perfect time to spark a love of reading,” Mayor Williamson said.

“The Big Summer Read makes it fun and rewarding for families to explore stories together, while helping kids maintain their literacy skills. Every book read is a step toward a brighter future,” he said.

The Big Summer Read is designed to combat the “summer slide” – the loss of literacy skills that can occur during the long break when kids aren’t exposed to books or reading.

By joining the challenge, families will discover the incredible resources available at their local library and experience the joy of reading for pleasure. Whether it’s picture books, novels or audiobooks – every story counts!

How it works:

• Register online at readbooks.com.au – a user-friendly platform where you can track your reading and earn digital badges for milestones.
• Read at least five books or engage in reading for five days to qualify for local and national prize draws.
• For every additional five books or five days logged, you’ll receive extra entries into the prize draw.

Independent readers and those who love being read to can all take part. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to keep reading aloud to young people and log those books too.

So, grab your books, set your goals, and join the Big Summer Read today! Together, let’s make this summer a season of stories.

For more information and to sign up, visit mackay.qld.gov.au/big_summer_read

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Walkerston Library Branch Supervisor Sally Dhu is ready for an epic summer of stories, library adventures and prizes as part of the Big Summer Read. Photo supplied

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