The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) opens doors to students to read a range of texts including fiction, non-fiction, picture books, poetry and drama.
Students can read any books, in any format. This includes print, digital, audiobooks and graphic novels. For younger children, a book that is read aloud by an adult counts toward their total.
As a first step, you can unlock a world of imagination and knowledge right at your fingertips by visiting your school library.
There are lots of other reading resources available such as:
Reading resources
- The Sora digital reading app gives Tasmanian government schools a big range of eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. Be tempted by popular graphic novels, picture books, fun fiction, fact books and more.
- Families can watch expert Australian storytellers reading books at StoryBox. All Tasmanian primary schools and their families can enjoy diverse and inclusive stories. The videos are designed to get kids excited about reading, inspire their imaginations and let them have fun with stories.
- Check out Libraries Tasmania’s Tasmania’s Favourite Reads 2025. Here you will find out what Tasmanians most loved to read in the past year including top 10 lists for junior fiction, youth fiction and Tasmanian children’s books.
- If you can’t read a physical book, Libraries Tasmania have eBooks available to members.
Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) book reviews
Students are encouraged to share what they are reading by writing a book review for the Premier’s Reading Challenge website. All book reviews go into the draw to win a book voucher.
‘Stuck on what to read? During the Challenge, be sure to also check out book reviews from fellow PRC readers.
Keep an eye out for the 2026 reviews submission form and reviews when the challenge begins.