This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about science and innovation, seeking to spark children’s curiosity about the world around them – a great theme to inspire readers of all ages.
This Welsh-language activity sheet enables you to keep a record of the books you’re enjoying together and… read more
Two very different boys, one new family, a shared struggle and a big secret.
Tommy is talented, cool, a young offender, and dyslexic.
Ryan is smart, uncool, well-behaved, and dyslexic.
The two develop an unlikely friendship.
As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret is revealed that will… read more
Children can get creative with this A4 invitation. Download and print the invitation, and encourage children to complete the activity and invite their friends and family to come along with them to the library this summer.
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See… read more
Download this empty middle ‘Gadgeteers’ poster and use it to promote this year’s Summer Reading Challenge by adding your information in the middle.
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See the link below for the English-language version.
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These book discussion prompts can be used to help children talk about their Summer Reading Challenge books with library staff, volunteers, teachers or at home.
Adjust your print menu settings to print multiple cards on one page.
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Download this assembly presentation and tell your school all about this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
The presentation is in PowerPoint format.
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See the link below for the English-language version. read more
Additional apps and ideas for StoryTrails x Summer Reading Challenge activities
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This pack brings together StoryTrails and the Summer Reading Challenge, providing apps and session plans to help children and young people explore the themes of innovation, technology and immersive storytelling.
Immersive Storytelling using innovative technology offers a powerful way to engage… read more
Our friends at Rebellion have a monstrously fun competition for children this summer! Monster Fun, their brand-new children’s comic packed with laughter, mischief, and mayhem, wants children aged up to 16-years-old to submit create a comic strip with their favourite Monster Fun characters. One… read more
"No one is too small to make a change."
Growing up, there is so much out of our control and so much we can feel helpless about. But together, we can make a difference. In this inspiring and practical handbook, bestselling children's author and Human Rights campaigner, Onjali Raúf, shares her… read more
In this Chatterbooks activity pack you’ll find some great suggestions for Chatterbooks groups to celebrate National Reading Group Day together.
National Reading Group Day is on 14 September, but you can use the pack at any time. The activities are aimed at helping children get to know each… read more
Catch the wind. Find your freedom.
Kidnapped and forced to shovel coal underneath a half-bombed, blackened power station, 12-year-old Luke's life is miserable. Then, he discovers he can see things others can't. Ghostly things. Specifically, a ghost-girl named Alma. Alma, who can ride clouds… read more