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'We Are Family Too' Book List

Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025

Divorced parents, single parents, blended families, LGBTQ+ families – many children’s lives don’t look like the ‘mum, dad and kids’ depicted in traditional literature. If you’re looking for great stories and characters that move beyond the nuclear, and explore… read more

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Poetry Power Book List

Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025.

We know that poetry can be an amazing way for students to explore language and ideas, gain confidence in speaking and sharing, and enjoy rhyme and rhythm.

Want to discover contemporary, exciting and fresh poetry that will come to life in the classroom or… read more

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Great Graphic Novels

Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025

GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS

In our culture rich with videos and images, children usually have great visual literacy and enjoy the storytelling style of comics.

Often seen as a ‘way into reading’ for those less keen students, (which they can be), or as silly… read more

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Laugh Out Loud Book List

Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025.

We know for many students in your class, the books they’re after are the funny ones- something to make them squeal with delight or nudge their neighbour to point out a great joke.

Make sure you’ve always got something fresh and funny up your sleeve to… read more

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Rebel Grrrls Book List

Teachers Reading Challenge 2025

Looking for books with so-called Strong Female Leads?

Want tales of trailblazers and those who dare to be different? From real-life stories of suffragists and scientists, to fierce and funny female characters- why not read a selection of Rebel Grrrls and wear… read more

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Book List- Black British Brilliance

Work from black British authors that reflects a rich diversity of experience and imagination. Discover great new characters that can help young people see their lives and experiences reflected; amplify and celebrate black voices and black joy; move beyond the old favourites and discover powerful… read more

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Family Favourites Activity Booklet: Story Garden

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about engaging with nature and the great outdoors!

This activity sheet enables you to keep a record of the books you’re enjoying together and will help to spark conversations around reading with family and friends.

Tip: If you’re printing the… read more

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Mini Challenge Certificate - Story Garden

Reward children participating in the 2025 Mini Challenge (specially designed for pre-schoolers) as part of the Summer Reading Challenge with this certificate!

Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2025. Libraries should… read more

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Special Achievement Certificate - Story Garden

This ‘Special Achievement Award’ allows you to issue a bespoke certificate to recognise when a child has achieved a special goal or overcome difficulties through the Summer Reading Challenge. This may be used in addition to the standard Summer Reading Challenge completion certificate.

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Volunteer Appreciation and Hours Certificates - Story Garden

Recognise the hard work of your summer volunteers with a Story Garden themed certificate. Two options included: certificate of appreciation and a customisable volunteer hours certificate.

Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading… read more

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Schools Achievement Certificates - Story Garden

Libraries can download these two special certificates to award to schools taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge.

Includes an adaptable version for including the number of pupils.

Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading… read more

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