Oxfordshire primary schools to win thousands in books

TGJones has launched the competition for Oxfordshire primary schools to support the National Year of Reading 2026 and encourage children to ‘Go All In’ on reading.

The Bitesize Bookworms competition invites pupils to submit a 25‑word review about their favourite book.

MC Grammar, also known as Jacob Mitchell and a member of the judging panel, said: “I can’t wait to hear of the adventures and wonders that kids have discovered within the pages of the books they’ve loved.

“The knowledge they have gained will help shape their lives, and now they have the chance to share that magic with the world–inspiring more readers, everywhere, to open a book and dream.”

Three winners will each receive a £200 TGJones Gift Card and £4,000 worth of books and stationery for their school.

Nine runners-up will earn a £50 TGJones Gift Card and £500 of equipment for their school.

Entries will be divided into three age categories, with one winner and three runners-up selected in each group.

The judging panel includes broadcaster Richard Madeley and presenter Judy Finnigan.

New research from a poll of 1,500 schoolchildren aged five to 12 found that, on average, children spend over 6.8 hours a week reading, more than they spend gaming or talking with friends.

The competition is now open and will close at 11.59pm on Friday, June 5.