We're delighted to announce the theme for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. This year's theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature. 

 

The annual Summer Reading Challenge is delivered in partnership with public libraries across the UK, and it’s free for children to take part. Throughout the summer, children joining ‘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.

 

The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 5th July 2025 . Your child can sign up at Washington Library to join the adventure and discover the magical world where stories grow. 

 

We can't wait to see how many books Rickleton read this year!