Take on the South West Reading Challenge
Looking for a new book to get stuck into – and the chance to win prizes?
Students across Wiltshire College & University Centre are being invited to take part in the South West Reading Challenge, a fun reading-for-pleasure initiative running across colleges in the region.
The challenge runs until 15 June, giving you plenty of time to discover new books, explore different genres and earn rewards along the way.
The challenge also supports the National Year of Reading, which celebrates the benefits of reading for pleasure and encourages people of all ages to discover new books.
How the challenge works
Taking part couldn’t be easier.
- Visit your campus Learning Resources Centre (LRC)
- Choose any book you’d like to read: Books can be physical, audiobooks or e-books
- When you return it, give a short review
Your review can be written or verbal – just a few sentences about what you thought of the book.
Each time you complete a book, LRC staff will record it and track your progress through the challenge.
Earn badges and prizes
The more books you read, the more rewards you can unlock:
- Bronze – read 2 books
- Silver – read 4 books
- Gold – read 6 books
At each stage you’ll earn a badge and certificate to recognise your achievement.
And that’s not all. Everyone who reaches Bronze, Silver or Gold will be entered into a regional prize draw on 19 June.
Prizes include:
- iPads
- Amazon vouchers
- cameras
So the more you read, the more chances you have to win.
Discover something new
The challenge is open to all students, no matter what you enjoy reading or how often you normally pick up a book.
You might discover:
- a new favourite author
- a genre you’ve never tried before
- a story you can’t put down
Need inspiration? Take a look at the books our students recommended for World Book Day.
Ready to get started?
Head to your campus Learning Resources Centre, pick a book and start reading.
Whether you’re aiming for Bronze, Silver or the full Gold challenge, it’s a great chance to discover new stories, challenge yourself and maybe even win a prize.
