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Albanian materials – Story Garden

Libraries can spread the word about this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in a variety of languages. This resource contains key information for families in Albanian.

Click the button below to download. The download contains a newsletter template and an info sheet. Both are easily editable so… read more

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Arabic materials – Story Garden

Libraries can spread the word about this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in a variety of languages. This resource contains key information for families in Arabic.

Click the button below to download. The download contains a newsletter template and an info sheet. Both are easily editable so you… read more

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Communications toolkit (Welsh) - Story Garden

This toolkit is intended to help libraries in Wales promote the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. It contains:
- A link to download themed social media assets
- Key information about the Challenge
- Information about the 2025 Official Book Collection
- Suggested Welsh copy for social posts
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Dead Real by Poppy T. Perry

Get your readers talking zombies and romance with Dead Real by Poppy T. Perry with these reading group notes.

‘Heartstopper meets Shaun of the Dead’ – Sarah Broadley

Nora Inkwell is totally, completely, absolutely going to tell her best friend and fellow horror movie superfan, Ruby, that… read more

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Case for Support - Reading Well for families

The document has been created to help library authorities develop funding applications and engage key stakeholders around Reading Well for families. read more

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All Fours by Miranda July - digital pack and book club guide

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK

A semi-famous artist turns forty-five and gives herself a gift – a cross-country road trip from LA to New York, without her husband and child. But thirty minutes after… read more

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Downloadable resources list - Summer Reading Challenge 2025

A range of resource are available on the Resource Bank to support libraries delivering this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Download this PDF to view a list of the resources which are produced for libraries taking part in Story Garden.

This is a locked resource for library authorities… read more

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Library staff training presentation: Story Garden

PowerPoint slides for staff training sessions, which can be edited to reflect how the Challenge is running in your local authority this year.

This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. Libraries should contact their local Summer… read more

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Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe - digital assets

Get ready to join magical new hero Felix Green on an edge-of-your-seat adventure at the FUTURE AGENCY.

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar…

‘Explosively magical! What a fun-filled, exciting adventure – kids are going to love it!’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Skysong

_‘Very… read more

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Sticker booklet guide: Story Garden

Explore this year’s sticker booklet with this downloadable guide.

This guide has been created for library staff, and contains detailed information about how to use the sticker booklet and stickers.

This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the 2025 Summer Reading… read more

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DofE Award: week-by-week structure for volunteers

This planner is for library staff who are offering volunteering opportunities linked to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Young people who are working towards completing the volunteering section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award will need to complete at least 3 months of volunteering at… read more

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DofE Award: volunteering opportunity poster

Are there volunteering opportunities available at your library this summer to support the Summer Reading Challenge? Use this eye-catching poster to let people know!

The Reading Agency is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. This means that when young people… read more

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