Get ready for Story Garden, arriving online and in your local library this summer.
Vale Libraries invites families across Vale of Glamorgan to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 from the Reading Agency, encouraging children to explore the magical connection between storytelling and the natural world with this year's theme: Garden of Stories – Adventures in Nature and the Outdoors. Launching on July 5 in Wales and England, the Summer Reading Challenge invites children aged 4–11 to visit their local library, discover new books, and enjoy a summer full of fun, imagination, and outdoor inspiration.
With beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Dapo Adeola, Garden of Stories offers a world of stories, creatures, and nature-based adventures for young readers.
Children can collect free activity packs, participate in nature-themed events, and borrow specially selected books – all designed to keep them curious, active, and engaged with reading throughout the summer holidays.
Are you excited to join the #StoryGarden this summer? Call in to your local library or head to the official Summer Reading Challenge website to join!
Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Story Garden presented by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with libraries.Story Garden Illustrations by Dapo Adeola. All © The Reading Agency 2025#SummerReadingChallenge #StoryGarden