National Statistics % of UK library authorities took part –4000 libraries running the challenge –690,000 children took part –47,000 children became new library members

Example Outcomes Through the challenge children are enjoying reading Through the challenge children are enjoying using the library Through the challenge parents and carers are involved in their children’s reading Through the challenge children are involved in the planning and running of library activities Example Targets Target number of children joining in the challenge Target number of children completing the challenge

Tools for Promoting the Challenge Invitations Posters and banners Family leaflet Staffroom/Noticeboard Chart Letters for schools Advocacy brochures Adverts and own promotional material

Ideas for Promoting the Challenge Library websites In-library PC presentations Promote to: –Schools –Extended schools –Surestart –Leisure services

Quest Seekers Materials Membership Cards Fold-Out Posters Sticker Sheets Certificates Medals

Incentives –Bookmark –Magic pen –Dragon model –Fridge magnet –Puzzle

Display Materials Posters Banners Events Posters Graphics files of logos/ characters Wall displays Book Collections

Running the Challenge Registering Children No. visits/books per visit Library set up –Joining area –Activities area/book sharing area –Wall display –Book collections

Reader Development Talking to Children Quest Seekers Activities ‘Cloud’ Post-it recommendations Events/workshops Encouraging parents Bookmarks as recommendations Displays of reviews/pictures

Amazing 3D effects bringing the Quest to life Quest Seekers games and activities Author blogs from top children’s authors Online advice centre for children – provided by volunteer library staff! Link to Stories from the Web to send & read reviews

Building Skills to Run the Challenge What skills need to be refreshed or built on? Options Local training courses, and/or using TRF

Evaluating the Challenge Record information on registration cards Collect comments –from parents/carers –from children –about the Challenge and the SRC website Templates for all these on resources CD & website

After the Challenge Award medals/certificates Let schools know who has taken part Collate participation data Collate comments, feedback and observations –Have outcomes been achieved? –Use in advocacy work

Are you ready for the challenge?