YOU WILL BE READING TWO BOOKS:

1. One Novel-in-verse
2. One award-winning or nominated book

This year's summer reading will leave students with a lot of choice! There are plenty of lists that can provide information to help you select books that will meet your interests and needs for reading. You will find those lists below!

Don't be afraid to explore different genres and formats for summer reading! Audiobooks count as summer reading!

When we return in the fall, you will be participating in a variety of activities connected to your summer reading. Read your two books!

If you have any questions, please email: lamothea@region-12.org

Due to the choice involved with Summer Reading this year, you are responsible for getting your own books. You can purchase them from a bookstore of your choosing—shopping local (like the Hickory Stick) is always wonderful!

Novels in verse are stories that are told through poetry. They are incredible!

Check out these links for suggestions on Novels-in-Verse:

• Common Sense Media: Terrific Novels in Verse
• Epic Reads: 31 Poetry Books & Novels in Verse Guaranteed to Take Your Breath Away
• Teach Thought: Best Novels in Verse
• Reading Middle Grade: 60+ Best Middle-Grade Novels in Verse

Your second book is an award-winning or nominated book. Below are some websites that have lists of award winners and nominees. You are not limited to the following lists. You can always use Google to help you discover if a specific book has been nominated or won an award.

• Newbery Medal
• The Pulitzer Prizes
• The Michael L. Printz Award
• The Edgar Award
• National Book Award
• Nutmeg Book Award

Feel free to use the tools below to help you determine if a book is the right fit for you/your student!

• Common Sense Media
• The Horn Book: Reviews
• Kirkus Reviews
• You can also check the author's/publisher's website for further information!

Click the image below to participate in the Governor's Summer Reading Challenge!