The 2019 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open.

About the challenge

Since the challenge first began in 2005, more than 2.8 million students have read nearly 48 million books.

Literacy and numeracy skills lay the foundation for success in learning and in life. The challenge is a practical and fun way for children and students from birth to year 10 to build these life skills.

Facebook logoShare your stories and photos using the hashtag #VicPRC and join the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge Facebook page

Premier's message

Premier's message

Read the Premier's message for the 2019 Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge
booklists

What's on the book lists?

Discover the books you can read for your age and year level.

resources

Posters, certificates and resources

Find useful resources including poster, checklists and milestone certificates.


Contact us

Email: readingchallenge@edumail.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 7022 0018

​The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is proudly supported by Penguin Random House Australia. 

 

Read on about the Premiers' Reading Challenge​​​​​​

Learning about cultural diversity through the Premiers’ Reading Challenge

Kilberry Valley Primary School students say reading culturally diverse books helps them learn about each other.

Little readers win Premiers’ Reading Challenge

Starfish Early Learning Centre in Blackburn South and Marie Williams Kindergarten in Kilmore won the Premiers’ Reading Challenge Early Years competition.

Introducing young kids to the magic of reading

When introducing young children to the joy of reading, author and father Adrian Beck spreads the magic of books both at home and at work.

Introducing our reading challenge Ambassador: Besart Berisha

As well as scoring winning goals, Melbourne Victory striker Besart Berisha is also our 2018 Premiers’ Reading Challenge Ambassador.