The Family Library’s popular summer reading challenge, sponsored by PwC Isle of Man, launches this week.
Open for registrations from Friday 19 July 2024, the Family Library invites young readers and parents across the Isle of Man to participate in this year’s ‘Manx Mysteries’ themed summer reading challenge. Children will read and review up to six books and explore magical local folklore, including stories about how the Manx cat lost its tail and a range of familiar creatures like the Moddey Dhoo, the Buggane, the Phynodderee, Ben Varrey, and the Little People at the Fairy Bridge.
A free literacy initiative helping children to diversify the books they read, this year’s challenge encourages participants to get outdoors and visit a number of places of Viking and Celtic history on the island. The unique sites include Monk’s Bridge, Injebreck, Groudle Railway, Saddlestone, Jurby shipwreck, the Candlestick in Castletown, and more. Any family photos taken at the sites can be submitted to the Manx Photo Booth in the Family Library.
Sue Jolly, Library Manager, explained: “Our young members look forward to the summer reading challenge each year and we thoroughly enjoy seeing it come to life through their participation. The challenge is open to members and non-members of the Family Library. We are all excited to be exploring the theme of Manx Mysteries this year and we encourage families to register soon and join us for a summer of adventure and fun! Thank you to PwC Isle of Man for their continued generous support of the initiative.”
Paul Jones, Corporate Responsibility Lead at PwC Isle of Man, said: “The Family Library’s summer reading challenge is a perfect summer activity, helping young people to continue reading over the summer and boosting literacy skills. This is PwC Isle of Man’s eighth year as sponsor, with our financial support covering all associated costs of the challenge and ensuring the Family Library can offer the initiative free of charge to families across the island.”
To register and collect a participation pack, visit the Family Library at Nobles Hall, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, IM1 1RL from Friday 19 July 2024.
Pictured: Paul Jones (Corporate Responsibility Lead, PwC Isle of Man) and Sue Jolly (Family Library Manager)
