NSW Premier's Reading Challenge

2026 PRC Graphic

Every year, children in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 10 are encouraged to take part in the Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC).

The Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to experience quality literature.

The 2026 NSW Premier's Reading Challenge is now open and closes on Friday 18 September.

Explore items from each of the Premier's Reading Challenge categories in our catalogue.

  • K-2

    PRC K-2 Reads

    Kindergarten to Year 2

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  • 3-4

    PRC 3-4 Reads

    Year 3 to Year 4

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  • 5-6

    PRC 5-6 Reads

    Year 5 to Year 6

    Browse
  • 7-9

    PRC 7-9 Reads

    Year 7 to Year 9

    Browse
  • 9+

    PRC 9plus Reads

    Year 9 and above

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Read-A-Long Collection

Read A Long Collection

Introducing our new Read-A-Long collection.

With a built-in audio player and full-colour illustrations accompanying the text, this collection is perfect for emerging and newly independent readers. Titles range from funny or thought-provoking picture books to simple non-fiction books.

You can find this collection at the end of the ‘New Books’ shelf in the children’s area at Picton Library, or browse and reserve titles using our online catalogue.

Browse the collection

Themed Book Lists

Looking for your child's next favourite read?
Looking to explore tricky topics through books?
Look no further than our selection of book lists curated by the staff at Wollondilly Library.   

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