Summer Reading Challenge 2026

Join the Summer Reading Challenge at Newham Libraries and enjoy great books, activities, rewards, and competitions throughout the summer.

Free to Join

Register at any Newham Library and start your reading journey.

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Great Books

Discover this year's Summer Reading Challenge book list.

View the Summer Reading Challenge Book List

Rewards

Read books throughout the challenge and collect prizes and rewards along the way.

Activities

For information about Summer Reading Challenge activities and events, contact:

Library.Activities@newham.gov.uk

Book Beats Competition

Write a Song Inspired by Your Favourite Book

Turn your favourite story into music and show us your creativity.

Your song could be about:

  • A character
  • An exciting scene
  • The whole story
  • How the book made you feel

Important Dates

  • Entry deadline: 30 August
  • Winner announced: 18 September

How to Enter

Submit your song at your local Newham Library or email:

Library.Activities@newham.gov.uk

Competition Rules

  • Entries must be your own original work.
  • Include your name, age, contact details, and library card number.

Prize

Win three children's tickets and two adult tickets to a performance of your choice at Sadler's Wells East.

Let your favourite story inspire your song!

Library Activities and Events

Discover exciting activities and events taking place at your local Newham Library this summer.

Visit your local Newham Library to find out what's happening this summer.