BIG Summer Read

Big Summer Read logo and banner. Vibrant coloured circles against a blue sky.

Kids, keep reading BIG this summer!

The BIG Summer Read challenges you to pick up a book and keep reading over the holidays! Anyone between the ages of 0-18 is welcome to participate.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Pick a book you love – a real book, an ebook, or an audiobook.
  2. Keep track of the books you read.
  3. Read at least 10 books and you could win awesome prizes!

Parents and caregivers, keep reading aloud to young people during the summer school holidays and log these books as part of the challenge.

It’s free to join! So grab a book and start reading this summer.

Track reading and complete challenges

Read and log at least 10 books and be in the running for some fantastic prizes! 

Visit ReadBooks to register now! Borrow from Your Library and get reading this summer!

The BIG Summer Read is open from 1 December 2024 – 31 January 2025. 
BIG Summer Read character Red the book

Attend our BIG Summer Read launch parties

  • Grab a free launch pack with fun activities and goodies
    (only available at our parties – while stocks last)
  • Enter a special draw to win a fantastic prize from Your Library
  • Collect your reading log
  • Munch on free popcorn
  • No need to book, just meet us at the party!

Keep reading in whatever format you choose! Book or audiobook – physical or digital – novel or comic book – it’s completely up to you.

The BIG Summer Read has now concluded.

The statewide prize winner will be announced 12 February 2025

Stay tuned to hear if you are one our lucky  branch winners on our Facebook page!

 

The lucky winners will receive some amazing book packs, curated to suit their age group.

  • Ages 0-4 – Board books
  • Ages 5-8 – Picture books
  • Ages 8-12 – Junior fiction/graphic novels
  • Ages 12-18 – YA fiction/graphic novels

Winners will be notified via email.

 

 

Pick up a Reading Log

You can also choose to grab a printed Reading Log from your local library. Completing a printed Reading Log doesn’t automatically enter you into the statewide prize draw – but it does enter you into the Your Library prize draw!

Win a Prize Pack from Your Library!

Submit your completed printed Reading Log to your local library by 31 January to go in the draw. The lucky winner will be announced on 12 February.

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BIG Summer Read slogan in bold yellow font: JOIN BORROW READ WIN

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Warm Winter Read

Days Remaining

Warm Winter Read

Winter is here! It’s time to get cosy and make time for yourself with some amazing reads.

Reading is vital to a healthier, happier, more connected nation. The significant benefits of reading for pleasure include reducing depression, loneliness and dementia, and increasing empathy, self-esteem and awareness of other cultures.

The Warm Winter Read aims to encourage adult readers (16+) across Victoria to create healthy reading habits by tracking the days participants read over June, July, and August 2025. As the temperature drops, we want you to make time for yourself and your chosen story every day.

It’s easier to find time to read than you think. Listen to an audiobook on your commute to work, walking the dog, or while completing household chores; swap scrolling time for reading time; or simply replace one episode of a binge-watch with a chapter (or two) of a great book.

We’ll even help you find your next great read by celebrating fantastic books recommended by authors you love!

While reading is its own reward, you’ll also be in the running to win some great bookish prizes!

The Warm Winter Read campaign will run between 1 June and 31 August 2025.

Track your reading

To get started in this challenge, register for an account through the Vic Reads website. Ages 16+
WWR Terms & Conditions

Not sure what to read next?

We’re here to help you find a story to snuggle up with as the temperature drops. So stay warm and get reading this winter!

Reading Challenges

Review Books or Log your Reading

Review a Book

Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on your latest read.

Log your reading each day

5 minutes or 5 hours. Reading is reading.

Read and Review a Book from one of our favourite authors

Read and review a title written or recommended by Ann Liang

You’re never too old to enjoy a Young Adult title!

Read and review a title written or recommended by Christian White

Share your thoughts on these heart stopping mysteries – did you pick the culprit?

Read and review a title written or recommended by Connie Cao

Get back to your roots and read one of these gardening and nature titles

Read and review a title written or recommended by Emilia Hart

Turn back time this winter and explore these Historical Fiction titles

Read and review a title written or recommended by Melanie Cheng

Tell us your thoughts on these moving Literary titles!

Read and review a title written or recommended by Rachael Johns

Love is in the air! What did you think of these Romance titles?

Read and review a title written or recommended by Sarah Firth

Let’s get visual! Check out these Graphic Novels

Bonus Challenges

Create a cosy reading spot

Complete with blankets, pillows, and your favourite hot beverage.

Bookstagram

Strike a pose! Share what you’re reading with your best bookstagram worthy photo.

Tips to strengthen your reading

Share your tip to strengthen reading habits

New beginnings

Start a new series OR read the next book in a series

Read a book on Libby

Read a title on the Libby app and tell us about it.

Read a book on uLibrary

Read a title using the uLibrary app and tell us about it.

Read a book from Wilkinson Publishing

Read a book published by Wilkinson Publishing and tell us about it

Reading Recommendations

Your favourite Australian authors have given us lists of their top reads this year. Learn more about the author ambassadors here.

Ann Liang

Young Adult Author 

Christian White

Crime Author 

Melanie Cheng

Literary Fiction Author 

Sarah Firth

Graphic Novel Author

Emilia Hart

Historical Fiction Author

Rachael Johns

Romance Author

Connie Cao

Gardening and Nature Author

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