Summer Reading Recommendations and Activities

Reading is one of the most valuable ways to continue strengthening vocabulary, comprehension, writing, analysis, and critical thinking skills throughout the summer months. This space will be used to share optional summer reading recommendations for students who want to continue exploring new ideas, perspectives, genres, and authors over break.

Books shared throughout the summer may include a variety of:

• genres and literary styles

• historical and cultural perspectives

• thought-provoking themes and social issues

• classic and contemporary literature

• high-interest and student-recommended reads

Along with suggested books, students may also find:

• review games and interactive activities

• discussion posts and book conversations

• comprehension and vocabulary practice

• extension activities and creative challenges

• optional enrichment resources connected to featured books

Students are encouraged to:

✨ share favorite books and recommendations

✨ participate in discussions and activities

✨ explore new genres, topics, and authors

✨ continue building reading habits in a relaxed, low-pressure way

✨ challenge themselves with books that encourage deeper thinking and discussion

Remember — summer reading does not need to feel overwhelming to be meaningful. Even small amounts of consistent reading can make a huge difference in maintaining strong literacy skills, expanding perspective, and preparing for next year’s coursework.

Scroll below to explore summer reading suggestions, games, discussion opportunities, and interactive activities!

Incoming 7th Grade

• Wonder by R.J. Palacio

• Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

• The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

• I Survived Series by Lauren Tarshis

• Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

• Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

• Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

• A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga

Incoming 8th Grade

• The Maze Runner by James Dashner

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

• The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen

• The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

• Scythe by Neal Shusterman

• Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

• Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

• The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Incoming 9th Grade

• The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

• Unwind by Neal Shusterman

• Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

• The Maze Runner by James Dashner

• Legend by Marie Lu

• Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

• A Separate Peace by John Knowles

• Dear Martin by Nic Stone

Incoming 10th Grade

• All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

• The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

• The Help by Kathryn Stockett

• The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

• And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie