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C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ show Blue Peter has a brand new badge - a Book Badge.

The badge is to celebrate reading and was designed by one of the UK's best-known illustrators, Sir Quentin Blake.

It will be awarded to children aged 5-15 who send in their thoughts on a book, draw a character or scene and share which other books and writers they love.

As well as launching the new badge, Blue Peter is also starting a monthly book club.

In the club, presenters will talk about a new book and be joined by young readers to talk about the stories.

Authors ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 1 DJ Greg James and Chris Smith are part of the plan and said: "Reading is a superpower, and we know the Blue Peter Book Club and Book badge are going to inspire children across the country to put on their capes and pick up a book.

"We certainly know how excited we were to get our own Blue Peter badges - so it's brilliant there is now a badge dedicated to reading, to show children just how important it is."