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

Get to know your PRC authors

Find out what your authors and illustrators think about super powers, reading and more.
resources

Posters, certificates and resources

Find useful resources including poster, checklists and milestone certificates.

resources

Introducing the 2019 challenge illustrator

Adele K. Thomas is a children's book illustrator.

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​​​​​​

Creating little readers from birth to year one

Inspire your children to be keen readers during the Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

Books for kids of all abilities

Braille books are giving kids like Robert the opportunity to read and participate in school.

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.

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.