Summer Reading

Great Summers Start with Great Stories

Summers are packed with fun-and keeping reading part of your daily routine is one of the best ways to make the summer magical.  Check back for reading tips and activity ideas that will keep you inspired!

Miami Gets it Straight by Pat McKissack

Miami Jackson can't wait for school to end.  But who ever thought five days could be so long?  Read to find what hurdles he faces before summer vacation. Stop by the library to check out this book.

School's Out by Johanna Hurwitz

Lucas Cott is ready for a summer vacation -- no more homework, no teachers, no rules! but when his mother hires a French au pair named Genevieve to help take care of Lucas and his younger brothers, he thinks it will be like living with a teacher all summer. Stop by the library to read about a boy who learns that the end of school doesn't mean a vacation from responsibility.

Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey

This book tells the story of a family's summer on a Maine island overlooking Penobscot Bay.  It is filled with bright images and simple alliteration.  Stop by the library to check out this book.

Angel Spreads Her Wings by Judy Delton

With the excitement of her mother getting married and having a baby.  Angel is ready for a nice long summer at home in Elm City, Wisconsin. But another change is brewing for poor Angel. Stop by the library to read about the hilarious adventure for Angel.

Up North at the Cabin by Marsha Chall

The magic of summer, the call of the north woods, and the exuberance of childhood imagination combine here creates a book that will be treasured long after summer. Make sure you stop by the library to check out this book.

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