Unlock the magic of reading with the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Join your child for the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2024. There are prizes to be won, fun to be had, and stories to uncover.
It all starts on 6 May. We want as many children from across WA to get involved as we can.
About the challenge
There are weekly prizes and awards up for grabs, however, the challenge is all about encouraging your child’s unique reading journey and helping them to discover a lifelong love for reading.
Readers who log 12 or more books before 6 September will get a certificate of completion from the Premier, and should feel very proud of themselves.
Win prizes for reading
We have more than 110 prizes that your child could be in the running for, just by logging the books read during the challenge. From a pair of Crocs to a Nintendo Switch, we’ve got an awesome treasure-trove of prizes. Find out more about the Premier's Reading Challenge prizes.
Register for the challenge as a parent or carer
You can create a parent account and add your child or children to your account to help them log their reading.
Then, snuggle up before bed or sit down when you have 10 minutes or so, and dive into captivating stories, explore new worlds, and let your child’s imagination take flight. If they don’t love novels, find them a great short story. If they don’t like reading, try a comic, graphic novel or picture book. We want to embrace the magic of reading and stories in all their forms and formats, picture books, chapter books, magazines —anything goes.
You can use some of the information and resources below to help encourage your child to read.
Use the information for support with your Premier's Reading Challenge account.
Create an account
- Open sign in.
- Select the 'Sign up' option.
- Enter your details.
- Confirm your account through the verification email we send you. Make sure to check your junk folder.
If the error message appears ‘An account with the given email already exists’, you already have an account and need to sign in. If you are experiencing issues trying to sign in, you can reset your password.
If you are still experiencing issues, submit a support request.
Update your account details
You can change your name in your account profile. To change your personal details:
- Sign in to your account.
- Select the person icon in the top right-hand corner of the page.
- Select ‘Edit profile’.
- Update your details.
- Select ‘Done’.
Your account details will be updated.
Change the email address linked to your account
To change the email address linked to your account:
- Create an account with your new email address and sign up.
- Complete sign up and verify your new email address.
- Submit a support request.
- Enter your contact details.
- Select ‘Submit’.
Once your support request has been received, you will need to sign into your new account and accept the request. It may take up to 5 business days to complete your support request.
Add a reader to your account
To add a reader account:
- Sign in to your account.
- Select 'Register a reader'
- Search for the reader and select the row with their name.
- Enter their details.
- Select 'Done'.
Once you have completed these steps, the reader is automatically registered for the 2024 challenge and you can manage their participation and log books. If your account does not show 'Your readers' when you sign in, submit a support request and we will update your account.
Register a reader in the 2024 challenge
If your reader had an account in 2022 or 2023 you will need to sign in and register them in the 2024 challenge. To register a reader:
- Sign in to your account.
- Select the circle icon with a plus sign next to the '2024 Premier's Reading Challenge'.
- Search for the reader and select the row with their name.
- Select ‘Register now’ for the new challenge.
- Confirm the reader's school and year level.
- Select ‘Register’.
Once you have completed these steps, the reader is registered for the 2024 challenge and you can manage their participation and log books. You won't be able to register a reader who had an account in 2022 that is not linked to your account, you can register them as a new reader and submit a support request to link their records.
Log and manage your readers' books
You can add and edit books through the challenge for your students in your account.
To log a book from the booklist:
- Select ‘Log a book’ in your account.
- Search the booklist.
- Find the book you have read.
- Select the circle icon with a plus sign on the far right.
- Add a comment about the book.
To add a book that is not on the booklist:
- Select ‘Log a book’ in your account.
- Select ‘add your own’ above the search booklist.
- Log the book you have read and add details of the book including the:
- title
- type
- date read
- you can also add the author, a description, a comment and a like, if you wish.
- Select ‘Submit’.
If you have made an error logging a book, you can edit the student's bookshelf:
- Select ‘Bookshelf’ in your account.
- Search the books you have logged.
- Find the book you have logged.
- Select the 3 dots on the right.
- Edit the log details.
- Select ‘Submit’.
Change a reader from your account to their own
You can move a reader from your account if they want to manage their own. To move a reader from your account:
- Create an account with their new email address and sign up.
- Complete sign up and verify their new email address.
- Submit a support request.
- Enter your contact details and the reader's new details.
- Select ‘Submit’.
Other account issues
If you are experiencing other issues, submit a support request. Provide as much detail as possible, such as the error message you are experiencing and the troubleshooting you have tried.
Use the information for support with your Premier's Reading Challenge account.
Create an account
- Open sign in.
- Select the 'Sign up' option.
- Enter your details.
- Confirm your account through the verification email we send you. Make sure to check your junk folder.
If the error message appears ‘An account with the given email already exists’, you already have an account and need to sign in. If you are experiencing issues trying to sign in, you can reset your password.
If you are still experiencing issues, submit a support request.
Update your account details
You can change your name in your account profile. To change your personal details:
- Sign in to your account.
- Select the person icon in the top right-hand corner of the page.
- Select ‘Edit profile’.
- Update your details.
- Select ‘Done’.
Your account details will be updated.
Change the email address linked to your account
To change the email address linked to your account:
- Create an account with your new email address and sign up.
- Complete sign up and verify your new email address.
- Submit a support request.
- Enter your contact details.
- Select ‘Submit’.
Once your support request has been received, you will need to sign into your new account and accept the request. It may take up to 5 business days to complete your support request.
Add a reader to your account
To add a reader account:
- Sign in to your account.
- Select 'Register a reader'
- Search for the reader and select the row with their name.
- Enter their details.
- Select 'Done'.
Once you have completed these steps, the reader is automatically registered for the 2024 challenge and you can manage their participation and log books. If your account does not show 'Your readers' when you sign in, submit a support request and we will update your account.
Register a reader in the 2024 challenge
If your reader had an account in 2022 or 2023 you will need to sign in and register them in the 2024 challenge. To register a reader:
- Sign in to your account.
- Select the circle icon with a plus sign next to the '2024 Premier's Reading Challenge'.
- Search for the reader and select the row with their name.
- Select ‘Register now’ for the new challenge.
- Confirm the reader's school and year level.
- Select ‘Register’.
Once you have completed these steps, the reader is registered for the 2024 challenge and you can manage their participation and log books. You won't be able to register a reader who had an account in 2022 that is not linked to your account, you can register them as a new reader and submit a support request to link their records.
Log and manage your readers' books
You can add and edit books through the challenge for your students in your account.
To log a book from the booklist:
- Select ‘Log a book’ in your account.
- Search the booklist.
- Find the book you have read.
- Select the circle icon with a plus sign on the far right.
- Add a comment about the book.
To add a book that is not on the booklist:
- Select ‘Log a book’ in your account.
- Select ‘add your own’ above the search booklist.
- Log the book you have read and add details of the book including the:
- title
- type
- date read
- you can also add the author, a description, a comment and a like, if you wish.
- Select ‘Submit’.
If you have made an error logging a book, you can edit the student's bookshelf:
- Select ‘Bookshelf’ in your account.
- Search the books you have logged.
- Find the book you have logged.
- Select the 3 dots on the right.
- Edit the log details.
- Select ‘Submit’.
Change a reader from your account to their own
You can move a reader from your account if they want to manage their own. To move a reader from your account:
- Create an account with their new email address and sign up.
- Complete sign up and verify their new email address.
- Submit a support request.
- Enter your contact details and the reader's new details.
- Select ‘Submit’.
Other account issues
If you are experiencing other issues, submit a support request. Provide as much detail as possible, such as the error message you are experiencing and the troubleshooting you have tried.
You play an important role in helping your child develop a love of books and reading. Here are some tips:
- Encourage your child to choose their books. It is okay if they keep choosing the same one and it doesn't matter if the book is too hard or not as interesting as they thought it would be – it is all about the experience of reading together.
- Share the story together and talk about what your child liked or disliked about the story. Ask them questions about the characters or the setting. Make sure you let them know what you thought about the story too.
- Develop or continue a daily reading routine, where this time is all about reading for enjoyment. Find somewhere quiet to do this.
- Introduce role-model reading different materials like magazines and newspapers and talk with your child about what you have been reading.
- Encourage your child to widen what they read – introduce comics, magazines, non-fiction, recipes, shopping receipts and even song lyrics.
- Join your local library and borrow lots of reading materials.
- Organise an informal book swap with family and friends.
You play an important role in helping your child develop a love of books and reading. Here are some tips:
- Encourage your child to choose their books. It is okay if they keep choosing the same one and it doesn't matter if the book is too hard or not as interesting as they thought it would be – it is all about the experience of reading together.
- Share the story together and talk about what your child liked or disliked about the story. Ask them questions about the characters or the setting. Make sure you let them know what you thought about the story too.
- Develop or continue a daily reading routine, where this time is all about reading for enjoyment. Find somewhere quiet to do this.
- Introduce role-model reading different materials like magazines and newspapers and talk with your child about what you have been reading.
- Encourage your child to widen what they read – introduce comics, magazines, non-fiction, recipes, shopping receipts and even song lyrics.
- Join your local library and borrow lots of reading materials.
- Organise an informal book swap with family and friends.
It is never too late to encourage a love or reading in your child. If you have a teenager, here are some top tips:
- Discuss the types of books your teen likes to read, such as fiction, non-fiction or poetry. Share the types of books that you enjoy reading.
- Continue to role-model reading different formats and talk with your teen about these. Expand your reading repertoire – maybe read the lyrics of a popular song or words from a hip hop artist together. These are all forms of reading.
- Develop an interest in what your child is reading and ask questions like – 'I haven't heard of this book. Can you tell me a little about the story?' 'Do you agree or disagree with what the author of this book is saying?' If the book is non-fiction, ask 'What information did you learn from reading this book?' or 'If you had to describe this book in 5 words, what would they be?'.
- Join the local library and borrow reading materials.
- Participate in an informal book swap with family or friends.
- Discuss the value of reading for information and learning, and the value of reading for pleasure.
It is never too late to encourage a love or reading in your child. If you have a teenager, here are some top tips:
- Discuss the types of books your teen likes to read, such as fiction, non-fiction or poetry. Share the types of books that you enjoy reading.
- Continue to role-model reading different formats and talk with your teen about these. Expand your reading repertoire – maybe read the lyrics of a popular song or words from a hip hop artist together. These are all forms of reading.
- Develop an interest in what your child is reading and ask questions like – 'I haven't heard of this book. Can you tell me a little about the story?' 'Do you agree or disagree with what the author of this book is saying?' If the book is non-fiction, ask 'What information did you learn from reading this book?' or 'If you had to describe this book in 5 words, what would they be?'.
- Join the local library and borrow reading materials.
- Participate in an informal book swap with family or friends.
- Discuss the value of reading for information and learning, and the value of reading for pleasure.
Not every child has an immediate love of reading. This can be due to many reasons such as having a reading difficulty and avoiding reading, or being overwhelmed by reading school texts, or simply that they haven't yet found a style of book they like.
You can help your child if they are a reluctant reader. Some tips for what you can do:
- Encourage a variety of reading materials. If they are in the mood to read a 'silly' comedy, or comics, books on sports facts or recipes in a book – all of these formats are reading.
- Share books that relate to interests your child may have. If they enjoy fishing, find books about how to fish, or with fish as a central theme.
- Promote reading as being a fun, relaxing activity and show an interest in what your child is reading.
- Visit a bookshop or a library with your child – they will often recommend the latest titles that may interest your child.
- Create conversations around reading – tell them about a book you have read and why you enjoyed it in very general terms. Encourage them to do the same with you.
Not every child has an immediate love of reading. This can be due to many reasons such as having a reading difficulty and avoiding reading, or being overwhelmed by reading school texts, or simply that they haven't yet found a style of book they like.
You can help your child if they are a reluctant reader. Some tips for what you can do:
- Encourage a variety of reading materials. If they are in the mood to read a 'silly' comedy, or comics, books on sports facts or recipes in a book – all of these formats are reading.
- Share books that relate to interests your child may have. If they enjoy fishing, find books about how to fish, or with fish as a central theme.
- Promote reading as being a fun, relaxing activity and show an interest in what your child is reading.
- Visit a bookshop or a library with your child – they will often recommend the latest titles that may interest your child.
- Create conversations around reading – tell them about a book you have read and why you enjoyed it in very general terms. Encourage them to do the same with you.
You can support your child's love of reading by:
- Sharing books with your child that are at an accessible literacy level that are age appropriate.
- Accessing texts that have been adapted to meet your child's individual learning and literacy needs. You can use Braille texts, talking books, e-books, audio books and DVDs.
- Read out loud with your child and use props that relate to the story.
You can support your child's love of reading by:
- Sharing books with your child that are at an accessible literacy level that are age appropriate.
- Accessing texts that have been adapted to meet your child's individual learning and literacy needs. You can use Braille texts, talking books, e-books, audio books and DVDs.
- Read out loud with your child and use props that relate to the story.
How do you support your child if they do not see themselves in the story? We are learning more about the importance of making books available to children that reflect the diversity of our community.
You can help your child by exploring reading materials that represent our whole community. This includes:
- people with disability
- people from the LGBTQI+ community
- people from all genders, cultures, and religions.
We encourage children to read books that give a voice to authors who have lived experiences. This is a powerful way to make sure all children see themselves represented in the books they read.
How do you support your child if they do not see themselves in the story? We are learning more about the importance of making books available to children that reflect the diversity of our community.
You can help your child by exploring reading materials that represent our whole community. This includes:
- people with disability
- people from the LGBTQI+ community
- people from all genders, cultures, and religions.
We encourage children to read books that give a voice to authors who have lived experiences. This is a powerful way to make sure all children see themselves represented in the books they read.
You can help your child celebrate language and culture and embrace the power of storytelling by reading books written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.
Artists, writers, poets and storytellers educate us about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, which is so important to help celebrate, share, teach and connect.
Visit online bookstores to find a fantastic range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, illustrators, poets and other book formats and titles.
Welcome to Country (external site)
Visit this online bookshop to find a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, book formats and titles. Welcome to Country is a not for profit organisation, and every purchase made directly benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities.
Children's books daily (external site)
A great list of books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators, with recommendations for primary school students to young adults.
Fremantle Press (external site)
Find information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, book titles and other news to support learning about culture.
Magabala Books (external site)
Mgabala Books, a Broome-based publisher, is committed to developing new and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers, illustrators and storytellers. You will find children's picture books, junior fiction, young adult literature and a range of other titles and formats.
You can help your child celebrate language and culture and embrace the power of storytelling by reading books written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.
Artists, writers, poets and storytellers educate us about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, which is so important to help celebrate, share, teach and connect.
Visit online bookstores to find a fantastic range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, illustrators, poets and other book formats and titles.
Welcome to Country (external site)
Visit this online bookshop to find a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, book formats and titles. Welcome to Country is a not for profit organisation, and every purchase made directly benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities.
Children's books daily (external site)
A great list of books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators, with recommendations for primary school students to young adults.
Fremantle Press (external site)
Find information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, book titles and other news to support learning about culture.
Magabala Books (external site)
Mgabala Books, a Broome-based publisher, is committed to developing new and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers, illustrators and storytellers. You will find children's picture books, junior fiction, young adult literature and a range of other titles and formats.
If you speak a language other than English in your home, it is important to support your children to read in your family's language. Research shows that children who continue to develop their first language will acquire additional languages at a faster rate.
It also helps with continued development and learning, family connections and building the strength of cultural identity.
Bilingual books in English and other languages are available at most public libraries and you can add books in language to your child's bookshelf, which will be counted as part of the challenge. You will need to log these books in English – your teacher or school challenge champion can help you with this.
New children's app LOTE4Kids
The new children's app LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital books in World Languages that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in languages other than English. Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
The LOTE4Kids app has over 3,0000+ picture books in 65+ languages, with new books and languages released each month. The app was developed for libraries and schools to grow their World Language picture book collections, help engage culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families, and support kids learning a language.
The app is free with a State Library membership, or ask at your local public library. You must enter your library name and card information to read picture books via your mobile device.
If you speak a language other than English in your home, it is important to support your children to read in your family's language. Research shows that children who continue to develop their first language will acquire additional languages at a faster rate.
It also helps with continued development and learning, family connections and building the strength of cultural identity.
Bilingual books in English and other languages are available at most public libraries and you can add books in language to your child's bookshelf, which will be counted as part of the challenge. You will need to log these books in English – your teacher or school challenge champion can help you with this.
New children's app LOTE4Kids
The new children's app LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital books in World Languages that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in languages other than English. Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
The LOTE4Kids app has over 3,0000+ picture books in 65+ languages, with new books and languages released each month. The app was developed for libraries and schools to grow their World Language picture book collections, help engage culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families, and support kids learning a language.
The app is free with a State Library membership, or ask at your local public library. You must enter your library name and card information to read picture books via your mobile device.
Better beginnings (external website)
The State Library of Western Australia's Better beginnings program is a Western Australian family literacy initiative that connects families with books through free reading packs. This helps to inspire a love of literacy and learning for all children by encouraging families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.
Healthy WA (external website)
This supports families to understand the learning processes their child goes through as they grow and develop. Skills are learnt and then combined to develop more complex tasks such as walking, talking, and playing. Most children reach specific milestones at around similar ages, and this is called ‘normal development’.
Playgroup WA (external website)
A playgroup is a group of parents, caregivers and extended family who come together with their babies and young children to learn together through play. Playgroups are a great way for your kids to interact with other children in a fun and safe environment, while giving you the opportunity to interact with other parents.
Raising Children Network (external website)
The Raising Children Network provides parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts. Designed for busy families and full of tips and tricks for you to try, our content is easy to find and easy to digest. We have the answers to hundreds of parenting questions, where an when you need them.
The Children's Book Council of Australia (external website)
The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a not for profit, volunteer run organisation which aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians. The CBCA presents annual awards to books of literary merit, for outstanding contribution to Australian children's literature.
Each year, across Australia, the CBCA brings children and books together celebrating CBCA Book Week. Throughout the year, the CBCA works in partnership with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, and other organisations in the children’s book world to bring words, images and stories into the hearts and minds of children and adults.
Australian children’s literature enriches our nation and reaches children across the world through international editions.
Better beginnings (external website)
The State Library of Western Australia's Better beginnings program is a Western Australian family literacy initiative that connects families with books through free reading packs. This helps to inspire a love of literacy and learning for all children by encouraging families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.
Healthy WA (external website)
This supports families to understand the learning processes their child goes through as they grow and develop. Skills are learnt and then combined to develop more complex tasks such as walking, talking, and playing. Most children reach specific milestones at around similar ages, and this is called ‘normal development’.
Playgroup WA (external website)
A playgroup is a group of parents, caregivers and extended family who come together with their babies and young children to learn together through play. Playgroups are a great way for your kids to interact with other children in a fun and safe environment, while giving you the opportunity to interact with other parents.
Raising Children Network (external website)
The Raising Children Network provides parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts. Designed for busy families and full of tips and tricks for you to try, our content is easy to find and easy to digest. We have the answers to hundreds of parenting questions, where an when you need them.
The Children's Book Council of Australia (external website)
The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a not for profit, volunteer run organisation which aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians. The CBCA presents annual awards to books of literary merit, for outstanding contribution to Australian children's literature.
Each year, across Australia, the CBCA brings children and books together celebrating CBCA Book Week. Throughout the year, the CBCA works in partnership with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, and other organisations in the children’s book world to bring words, images and stories into the hearts and minds of children and adults.
Australian children’s literature enriches our nation and reaches children across the world through international editions.