Summer Reading Challenge launched by libraries
Libraries across Carmarthenshire are welcoming children to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge being launched this weekend. The challenge is aimed at inspiring thousands of families to get involved in the UK's biggest reading event for children in libraries. Children aged between four and 12 are encouraged to read six or more books of their choice during the summer holiday and they will get collectable incentives and rewards – plus a certificate for completing the challenge. The 2012 Summer Reading Challenge is called Story Lab and features four characters: Lex, Rani, Will and Evie who, along with Aesop the ginger lab cat, will be helping Professor Cortex collect and share stories to inspire thousands of young imaginations. Carmarthenshire County Council’s education executive board member Cllr Keith Davies said: "Reading is not only an essential life skill, but also a great source of enjoyment for children. Instilling a passion for reading early on is crucial to help them d...