Sarah recently visited Cosham Library to present a set of books as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.  The books, donated by a number of children's publishers, are part of a scheme to keep 650,000 young people across the UK active and reading throughout the summer holidays.

The Summer Reading Challenge to children is simple – read six books through your local library this summer. Children are given a special pack and a set of incentives to collect as they read, with a certificate or medal for those that successfully complete the Challenge, which has a different theme each year. This year’s Challenge has a sporting theme and is called Team Read, with a programme of activities, incentives and an interactive website.

Sarah said: I had great fun visiting Cosham Library and taking part in Story Time. Books are so important and it's never too early for children to start enjoying books. It's well known that children who read regularly at home will do better at school than those who don't and borrowing books from your local library doesn't cost a penny, as well as being a green alternative to buying your own.'

The above photo shows Sarah handing the books to Fiona Dexter who is the Children's Librarian.