The BIG Summer Read has wrapped up for another year, with thousands of young readers across Victoria taking part over the summer holidays.
The program continues to be a great way for kids and teens to keep reading during the break, and this year’s numbers were impressive. More than 10,000 participants across the country recorded a combined 220,199 books and 320,504 reading days. Our Myli junior members were right in the mix, contributing over 2,800 book reviews throughout the program.
With so many entries, we’re pleased to share the 2025–26 BIG Summer Read prize winners:
Major Prize Winners
Grand Prize Winner:
🏆 Jessica M – Cardinia Shire
Second Prize:
🥈 Lila S – Bass Coast Shire
Additional Prize Winners:
| Bass Coast | Baw Baw |
|---|---|
| Elsie | Temperance |
| Solomon | Brett & Paige |
| Frank | Chloe |
| Micah & Isla | Hattie |
| Alice | Cassandra |
| Zeke | Clara |
| Ayla Dina | Olive, Michael & Edith |
| Cardinia Shire | South Gippsland |
| Corymbia | Pippa |
| Wendy & Zoey | Jake |
| Palihana | Scott |
| Jennah | Sophie |
| Ariene | Taya |
| Mackenzie | Fergus |
| Hudson | Adriana |
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and to everyone who took part. It’s great to see such strong participation and a continued interest in reading across our communities.
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