Got a little bookworm in the family? They can put their love of books to good use and take part in a reading challenge this month.
There are even some cool prizes up for grabs.
To celebrate the Month of Reading, the Emirates Literature Foundation has announced the launch of a fun reading challenge that is open to everyone in the UAE.
There are two categories, individual and family, and entries can be in either Arabic or English.
To enter, you have to read as many books as you can in one month and share the list of books with a one-line review for each.
The family category draws on the theme, My Family Reads, which is this year’s Month of Reading theme and which is all about mums and dads encouraging their little ones to love reading.
All books recorded in the family category must be read to or with the same child, but adults can take it in turns with that child.
CEO and trustee of the Emirates Literature Foundation, Isobel Abulhoul, said: “The Month of Reading is a wonderful and important initiative. Whilst there is a focus on creating a new generation of readers, we mustn’t forget that adults can play a huge role in shaping children’s attitudes towards books.
“If you read for pleasure yourself and read books regularly with your children, you are very likely to ensure that your offspring become avid readers. We are launching our Reading Challenge to remind people to make time for books in their daily lives. I hope not only parents, but grandparents, aunts and uncles also get involved in the family challenge, because books and the joy they bring should be enjoyed by everyone.”
To take part in the reading challenge, visit www.elfdubai.org/en/emirates-literature-foundation-reading-challenge.
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