This year’s theme, Read to the Beat, celebrates the joy of music and the power it has to move, inspire, and connect – all through the magic of reading.

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Every year, the Summer Reading Challenge plays a vital role in keeping children excited about books. This year’s collection is particularly special as it celebrates the universal language of music – from drumming and dancing to orchestras, opera, rap, K-pop and everything in between. We are proud to work with libraries and publishers to bring these fantastic books to children across the UK.

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Read to the Beat launches this Saturday 4 July at 10.00am in the Library with a Spot the Instrument competition and free refreshments.