National Statistics 2008National Statistics 2008

• 96% of UK library authorities took part– 4000 libraries running the challenge– 690,000 children took part– 47,000 children became new library members

Example Outcomes

• Through the challenge children are enjoying reading

• Through the challenge children are enjoying using the library

• Through the challenge parents and carers are involved in their children’s reading

• Through the challenge children are involved in the planning and running of library activities

Example Targets

• Target number of children joining in the challenge

• Target number of children completing the challenge

Tools for Promoting the ChallengeTools for Promoting the Challenge• Invitations • Posters and banners• Family leaflet• Staffroom/Noticeboard Chart• Letters for schools• Advocacy brochures• Adverts and own promotional material

Ideas for Promoting the ChallengeIdeas for Promoting the Challenge• Library websites• In-library PC presentations• Promote to:

– Schools– Extended schools– Surestart– Leisure services

Quest Seekers MaterialsQuest Seekers Materials• Membership Cards• Fold-Out Posters• Sticker Sheets• Certificates• Medals

IncentivesIncentives– Bookmark– Magic pen– Dragon model– Fridge magnet– Puzzle

Display MaterialsDisplay Materials• Posters• Banners• Events Posters• Graphics files of logos/

characters• Wall displays• Book Collections

Running the ChallengeRunning the Challenge

• Registering Children• No. visits/books per visit• Library set up

– Joining area– Activities area/book sharing area– Wall display– Book collections

Reader DevelopmentReader Development• Talking to Children• Quest Seekers Activities• ‘Cloud’ Post-it recommendations• Events/workshops • Encouraging parents• Bookmarks as recommendations• Displays of reviews/pictures

www.Questseekers.org.uk

• Amazing 3D effects bringing the Quest to life• Quest Seekers games and activities• Author blogs from top children’s authors• Online advice centre for children – provided by

volunteer library staff! • Link to Stories from the Web to send & read

reviews

Building Skills to Run the ChallengeBuilding Skills to Run the Challenge

• What skills need to be refreshed or built on?

• Options• Local training courses,

and/or using TRF www.theirreadingfutures.org.uk

Evaluating the ChallengeEvaluating the Challenge• Record information on registration cards• Collect comments

– from parents/carers – from children– about the Challenge

and the SRC website

Templates for all these on resources CD & website http://www.readingagency.org.uk/children/questseekers-resources-0109/

After the ChallengeAfter the Challenge

• Award medals/certificates• Let schools know who has taken part• Collate participation data• Collate comments, feedback and observations

– Have outcomes been achieved? – Use in advocacy work

Are you ready for the challenge?Are you ready for the challenge?