Dudley Library St James’s Road, Dudley, DY1 1HR W: better.org.uk/library/dudley T: 01384 815560 E: dudley.library@gll.org Dear Sir/Madam We are launching the Dudley Summer Reading Challenge in all libraries on Saturday 8 th July 2023. The Summer Reading Challenge is a very successful reading initiative, now in its 24 th year. Children are encouraged to read 6 books of their choice during the holidays with collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate and medal for every child who completes the challenge. The 2023 theme is Ready, Set, Read! , a sports and games themed challenge that aims to keep children's minds and bodies active over the summer break. In order to make this the most successful Reading Challenge yet, we are asking you to take as many classes as you can along to your local library in the weeks leading up to the start of the challenge so we can tell them all about it and encourage them to take part. Last summer some schools kindly promoted our challenge through their newsletter as well as texting and emailing parents at the start and end of the holidays to remind them which had a great effect on start and completion rates. We would be very grateful if you could promote our challenge in any way you can. If you have any queries please contact me at the number below. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully Jodi Wray Stourbridge Librarian 01348 812945