Summer+Reading

It's that time of year. Time to find a shady spot, get comfortable, and indulge in a good read. Follow the links below to find some great books to read this summer.


 * For ALL Grades -**

Check out the lists published by the Monroe County Libraries. Scroll to the bottom to see their "Too Good to Miss" selections. Here's the link - Monroe County Library

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade:

Santa Monica Malibu USD Suggested Reading Lists American Library Association Great Elementary Reads Book List Caldecott Award Winners California Department of Education Reading List California Department of Education Literature Lists Los Angeles Times: Reading by Nine

4th & 5th Grade:

Read It, Loved It Santa Monica Malibu USD Suggested Reading Lists California Department of Education Reading List California Department of Education Literature Lists Jon Scieszka's Kids Reads Guys Read (Books for Boys) James Patterson's Read Kiddo Read Al's Book Club (Al Roker from MSNBC) Newbery Award Winners NPR's Backseat Book Club Houston Area Independent Schools Library Network 2013 Recommended Reading Lists Collaborative Summer Library Program Horn Book Magazine Recommend Books for Summer

Middle School:

Books in the Middle Read It, Loved It California Department of Education Reading List California Department of Education Literature Lists Collaborative Summer Library Program Houston Area Independent Schools Library Network 2013 Recommended Reading Lists Horn Book Magazine Recommend Books for Summer NPR's Backseat Book Club

If you have trouble keeping track of series books, there are two great sites to visit to help you out. Click on the links below to find out which title is the next in the series you are reading.

K - 5 Series Young Adult Series

Check out the links for the calendar and research links.

Library Calendar 5th Grade State Report Mr. Foldvary's Open-Minded Project Native American Research Revolutionary War Heroes Citation Forms and Creators

Don't forget about the fabulous resources at the public library. You can use the public library resources from home as long as you have a library card.

Beverly Hills Public Library

Los Angeles Public Library