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
Fill our this form to give your feedback on behalf of your library authority. read more
New data from The Reading Agency’s upcoming "State of the Nation":https://readingagency.org.uk/adult-reading-research-report-2024/ survey finds that only 1 in 2 adults in the UK report easily finding representative books and characters. This exclusive first glimpse looks at perceptions of… read more
A short survey for participants who haven't filled out a survey before and have attended 4 sessions. read more
The ultimate mindset manual to empower young people to navigate challenges and achieve success, inspired by Omar Sharif’s unforgettable true story.
Themes: Non-Fiction | Mindset Manual | Self Belief | Achieving Potential read more
On a cliff far away is a house at the edge of the world: Hope House. But it isn’t like any other… A page-turning mystery exploring family, identity and belonging, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2-3 readers.
Themes: Family | Identity | Belonging | Magic | Mystery read more
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
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
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
Santo Domingo de la Calzada, 1532.
London, 1837.
Boston, 2019.
Three young women, their bodies planted in the same soil, their stories tangling like roots.
One grows high, and one grows deep, and one grows wild.
And all of them grow teeth.
"Find out more about the… read more