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National Reading Champions Quiz

Introducing the National Reading Champions Quiz

What is the National Reading Champions Quiz

The National Reading Champions Quiz is an aspirational event that has been running for five years. It recognises and applauds more than 2,000 keen readers each year across the UK.

Students are quizzed on their book knowledge in fun regional heat competitions. If your team come first in their region then they progress to a celebratory grand final.

Come and discover the memorable world of the National Reading Champions Quiz with your school!

Why is it important?

Find out from past participants why they think the National Reading Champions Quiz is important and get your first glimpse of the event.

Exciting Quiz News! Not one but two quizzes in 2026

In 2026 the UK will celebrate a National Year of Reading and the National Literacy Trust is delighted to announce we will have two variations of our much-loved National Reading Champions Quiz - the Junior Quiz and the Senior Quiz.

We look forward to meeting your teams in 2026!

Quiz news Sheffield High School

Find out more about our two quizzes

Reasons why you should join the quiz

  • Your reading stars are celebrated

    Your star readers become part of a team, represent their school in a national competition and have a chance to really shine.

  • A chance to showcase reading

    Celebrates libraries and librarians, raises the profile of reading in school and encourages a wider reading community across the UK.

  • It's a lot of fun!

    Brings enjoyment and drama (not to mention costumes and mascots) to the wonderful world of reading with added excitement and support from spectacular quizmaster Mr Dilly.

  • We're here to support you

    The quiz is easy to attend and efficiently organised, with help available each step of the way.

“The pupils had a brilliant time and still talk about the experience. The organisation of the quiz was great and the host was fantastic.”

Librarian, Hyndland Secondary

Get in touch with your questions

If you need further advice, have any questions about the quizzes or need our support, then please email NRCQ@literacytrust.org.uk

We look forward to meeting your teams in next year's National Reading Champions Quiz!

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