We will continue to update this document with new info sent by publishers. Last updated 29/05
Authors and illustrators featured in the Summer Reading Challenge ‘Story Garden’ Book Collection have provided us with their availability for library events over the summer.
Where possible, authors… read more
Help spread the word about this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with this fun video – why not show it in an assembly or pop it in a newsletter?
You can also find the YouTube link here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwJkib2pecc read more
Help us get as many children as possible reading this summer!
Engage local schools (or your fellow teachers) with the Summer Reading Challenge using this template copy to a teacher audience. You can download this template and customise it to suit your local needs. read more
You can use this handy copy to tell parents & carers about the Challenge and
encourage them to take their children to the library over the holidays. Use the
templates for newsletters/emails, the school website or even class Whatsapp groups.
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Children can get curious and creative with this nature-spotting flyer – give out in class and encourage children to take it home to their parents and tell them about the Summer Reading Challenge! read more
You can use this handy flyer to tell parents or carers about the Summer Reading Challenge and encourage them to take their children to the library to get started!
Children can read anything they enjoy and will earn rewards for meeting their goal – the perfect confidence boost.
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This year, is Elmer the patchwork elephant’s 36th birthday!
The digital pack includes activity sheets, craft ideas, games and lots of other resources.
Everyone is invited to join in the fun for Elmer Day, and while the official date for this year’s Elmer Day is 24 May, we invite you to… read more
Welsh language version.
Download this school assembly presentation and tell pupils or parents all about Story Garden this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! read more
Download this school assembly presentation and tell pupils or parents all about Story Garden this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
Welsh language version available below.
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Engage your class/school with reading this summer!
This information pack contains key information for schools about Story Garden – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – benefits for pupils, how to take part and next steps for teachers, plus ways to celebrate your pupils'… read more
Download and print this bilingual poster (available in A3 and A4 sizes) and let everybody know about Story Garden in Wales! read more
Prepare for the adventure of a life time with this incredible activity pack to accompany the globe-trotting, historical-adventure Wendington Jones series by Daniel Dockery. Write a travel journal, decorate your suitcase, plot a course on your map and more!
Wendington Jones has her world… read more