Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Story Garden

 

Throughout the summer, children joining the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge 'Story Garden' can discover new books, participate in free activities at their local library, and explore the link between reading and the great outdoors, where nature and imagination come together.

 

Recent research shows that children’s enjoyment and engagement in reading is in decline, despite research from the OECD showing that reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child's future success – more important than either parents' educational background or household income!

 

The Summer Reading Challenge supports children to get excited about reading throughout the summer, helping to maintain their reading at a time when engagement can often dip. There's also a host of FREE and fun activities taking place across libraires to get involved in each week.

 

How do I take part? 
Signing up is easy! Simply visit your local Luton Library.
Or, join online via www.summerreadingchallenge.co.uk

 

What do I have to do?
Simply read 6 books of choice before 21st September.
Each time you finish a book, visit the library. You will collect a special stickers and rewards along the way!