Access to a range of reading resources for families will be the focus of the 2025 Annual Children’s Reading Festival next weekend.

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated announced that the event will take place on Saturday from 11am to 4pm at Victoria Park.

It said that the theme, “The Next Chapter”, signifiess that the festival represents more than free books — “it’s about giving parents and families access to a wide range of literacy resources that support and encourage reading at home”.

The organisers said: “The festival is designed to promote a lifelong love of reading among Bermuda’s children.

“Every child in attendance, from birth to age 14, will receive a free book to take home.

“Parents can engage with local organisations and experts who will share tools, information and strategies to help children grow as confident readers and learners.

“Children will have the opportunity to hear Bermudian authors and local celebrities share their favourite children’s stories in the reading pavilion.

“The Bermuda National Youth Library, The Reading Clinic, speech and language services, and a host of other community partners will be on hand to provide valuable literacy support and resources.

“Families can also enjoy creative arts stations, fun activities, face painting and more in a festive, family-friendly environment.”

Shawnette Smith, the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter president, added: “The Next Chapter represents our continued commitment to investing in the future of Bermuda’s youth.

“By connecting families with literacy tools and resources, and by making reading an engaging, joyful experience, we hope to inspire a new generation of readers and thinkers ready to write their own stories.”