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Taking the Six Book Challenge

Taking the Six Book Challenge. David Kendall The Reading Agency. An invitation to read six books and record reading in a diary Library support for choosing books Certificate for those who read six books A proven way of engaging and motivating adults to improve their literacy skills.

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Taking the Six Book Challenge

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  1. Taking the Six Book Challenge David Kendall The Reading Agency

  2. An invitation to read six books and record reading in a diary Library support for choosing books Certificate for those who read six books A proven way of engaging and motivating adults to improve their literacy skills Six Book Challenge

  3. The best opportunity yet to collect evidence about the impact of reading for pleasure on learners Numbers participating and completing Comments and answers in reading diary Local evaluation process National data on impact

  4. New for 2013

  5. ”It was quite difficult at the start, even reading a Quick Reads book, because I haven’t read since I was at school. But I’ve enjoyed the experience and I will definitely continue reading.’ Steven Dalziel, storeman, Warburtons What does it provide?

  6. “It’s been a very successful initiative. What’s made it work has been the support of libraries and making it visible in the workplace.” (TESCO, & BOOTS) Tracy White ULR, USDAW It’s worth it

  7. ‘Reading and doing the Six Book Challenge has also helped me with my spelling…and I’ve got more confidence. For example, I had some bank letters to write; my husband offered to do them but I said no, I need to do this for myself’. Jillian Leader, cleaner, Alphahospitals

  8. In 2010 13,500 people took part In 2011 18,000 In 2012 23,500 Getting stronger each year

  9. A top author visit in prize draws for colleges, workplaces, and prisons. Top prize for an individual is a trip to London, with Kobo eReaders for the three runners up. Prizes!

  10. “I felt as if reading was again opening doors for me.” Barry Burton, Fletchers Bakeries, Sheffield

  11. Any questions about running the ny questions about running the Challenge ny questions about running the Challenge – get in ny questions about running the Challenge – get in touch mail@mail@davidkendall.co.uk 07814 060572 www.readingagency.org.uk/sixbookchallenge Contact details

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