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Oxford Big Read 2024
Oxford Big Read is a competition organised by Oxford University Press to get Secondary students excited about reading and writing.
Taking part is simple. Students in participating schools read an eligible book and create a project based on it, and teachers then select which posters to enter into the national competition.
Entries are judged anonymously by a panel of teachers and Oxford University Press staff. The results will be announced in January with prizes for winners and runners-up.
For more information, including rules and eligibility, read the terms and conditions.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to teachers and students, in two different categories: Primary (levels 5 and 6) or Secondary.
- Create groups up to 5 people.
- Select up to 5 projects per class and submit them.
DATES
- Registration opens 25th April 2024.
- Submission deadline is in December 2024.
- Winners will be announced in February 2025.
What's the project?
Primary (Levels 5 & 6)
Book poster
Create a poster, like the poster of a must-see movie, to spark the interest of everyone who sees it and make them want to read your book.
Characteristics:
- PDF format (it can be handmade but must be digitised for submission)
- You should include:
- Book title
- Summary
- Art related to the book
- Your recommendation
Book trailer
Create a visual representation of your book, a short video, to spark public interest and make them want to read your chosen book.
Characteristics:
- Vertical format (16:9 – phone screen)
- Length: 1 to 2 minutes
- Do not include images of people that can be recognised
- You should include:
- Book title
- Summary
- Art related to the book
How to enter
1. Get your Starter Pack
For resources, ideas and tips to complete the project.
2. Read and create!
Students read a book from the list of eligible Oxford readers, create a project, and submit it to their teacher. Need inspo? See our selected collections below.
3. Submit your entry
Complete the form below, including a link to your class project. For helpful ideas and inspiration, check out our Starter Pack.
What books can I read?
Primary Prizes
For the school:
- Certification plate
For the class / the teacher:
- Canva Pro License
- Readers pack in English and Spanish (20 books)
For each of the winning participants:
- Set of two tickets to the cinema
- Annual Oxford Reading Club subscription
For the school:
- Certification plate
For the class / the teacher:
- Ring light
- Wireless phone microphone
- Photo-booth background
- Readers pack in English and Spanish (20 books)
For each of the winning participants:
- Set of two tickets to the cinema
- Annual Oxford Reading Club subscription
Register now!
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