The 2018 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now closed.



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Since the challenge began 14 years ago, more than 2.5 million students have turned the pages of nearly 45 million books.

Regular reading from an early age is vital for success at school and has lifelong benefits. The challenge encourages children to read more and promotes a love of reading.

Premier's message

Premier's message

Read the Premier's message for the 2018 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.

who is James Hart?

Introducing the 2018 challenge illustrator

James Hart is a children's book illustrator.

Closing date

Check the 2018 challenge dates to find out when the challenge closes.

Contact us

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

Join us on Facebook: Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge Facebook

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

 

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

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.

Footy lovers – there’s a book for you

Watch, play and read AFL - local children’s author Michael Wagner talks sports in books.