Get dressed up, join the rainbow parade, sing along with the performers, then have a sunny garden party!
Young children can push, pull and slide the tabs to join in with the celebrations in Busy Pride.
Little ones will love playing with this bright, colourful board book with fun,… read more
Dogs of all shapes and sizes star in this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest? It’s up to you to decide…
Children aged 3-5 can meet dogs big and small, with all sorts of unique and special features, in this playful picture book.
From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow… read more
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
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
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
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
Download these fun borders to create Summer Reading Challenge posters, activities and resources.
All illustrations are by Dapo Adeola and © The Reading Agency 2025.
This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2025. Libraries should contact… read more
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