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BVE Bobcats remember to login over the summer so we can share our summer reads.

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Excite, encourage and engage kids to read! Check out Biblionasium, where young readers connect & share book lists and good reads with friends, teachers & parents. Look up the reading level difficulty of thousands of books and find the right fit books. A powerful teacher tool and valued parent resource.

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CCC Library Storytimes (YouTube Channel)

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CCC Library Storytimes (YouTube Channel)

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8th Grade Summer Reading Recommendations 

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Need summer reading ideas for your teenage readers? This list is meant for all teenagers, 8th grade through 12th grade. However, I've marked just a few books with an asterisk that may be better for more mature readers. After all, there's a big range of development between 13 and 18 as you well know.

The books listed are excellent ranging from life-changing to pure entertainment. I'm excited for your teens to find their favorites.
SHOP this list on Amazon.
Find more books that I recommend for teens or to see reviews for most of the books on this list, visit my all my YA BOOK recommendations for teens list.
You might also like to read all summer reading lists by grade level.
Teen Summer Reading List (Ages 13+)

Fantasy, Paranormal, & Sci-Fi YA Books

Adventure & Mystery YA Booklist

Realistic Summer Reading for Teens

Historical Fiction & History Summer Reading for Teens

Romance Summer Reading for Teens

Dystopian Summer Reading for Teens

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Teen Summer Reading List (Ages 13 - 18) | Imagination Soup

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Need summer reading ideas for your teenage readers? This list is meant for all teenagers, 8th grade through 12th grade. However, I've marked just a few books with an asterisk that may be better for more mature readers. After all, there's a big range of development between 13 and 18 as you well know.

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7th Grade Summer Reading Recommendations 

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I think the hardest age for summer reading is in middle school - don't you? Try these good books for 7th graders (age 12 - 13) and see if they'll find something to read throughout the dog days of summer.

I'm wondering if your 7th graders are reading on a device? Mine is. At least most of the time. And I like that she's reading so I don't care if she reads on a Kindle, an iPad, a paper book, or phone. Just that she's reading is good. Without too much nagging . . .
Also see: 6th Grade Reading List (age 11 - 12) 8th Grade Reading List (age 13 and up / teen) Download this list for your school or library. (Updated for 2018)
7th Grade Reading List (Ages 12 - 13)

If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you'll love:

If you like realistic books, you'll love:

If you like adventure, try these books:

Love historical fiction? Try a book of this list:

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7th Grade Summer Reading List (ages 12 - 13) | Imagination Soup

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I think the hardest age for summer reading is in middle school - don't you? Try these good books for 7th graders (age 12 - 13) and see if they'll find something to read throughout the dog days of summer. I'm wondering if your 7th graders are reading on a device?

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6th Grade Summer Reading Recommendations 

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Want to keep your 6th grader (age 11-12) reading all summer long? The best way is to make sure he has a lot of excellent books. I've debated forever and finally chosen the best books for your child to read. Here's my 6th grade summer reading list for kids ages 11 and 12.

Of course, it's not always that easy. Kids are distracted by technology and activities and life and on and on.

What else helps motivate kids to read?

1. Choice
Let kids pick their own books. Even if it's a choice within certain guidelines, it's still a choice. No one likes to be forced to do anything, so the more autonomy kids can have, the better.

2. Accountability
If I didn't require a certain amount of time reading, it wouldn't happen with my tween. Even though she loves reading. Last summer my kids tracked minutes reading to earn minutes on screen time. However you plan it, make sure you're checking in on the reading so it doesn't get forgotten.

3. Variety
Think outside the traditional book here. Try ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, or blogs.

4. Fun
Get a new beanbag pillow just for reading. Read with headlamps in the dark. Whatever your kids like, see if you can pair it with reading.

I have the lists organized by genre. Consider picking one book from each genre to read this summer. That way, your child gets exposed to a wide variety of fiction.

DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE LIST HERE. (updated for 2018)

Also see:

Summer reading packet (goal setting, genre graph, book tracker)
5th grade summer reading list
7th grade summer reading list
Best books for 11-year olds (with reviews)
Challenging books for (young) advanced readers
Fun activity books for kids

6th Grade Summer Reading List (age 11 - 12)

6th Grade Summer Reading List: FANTASY

If you like fantasy chapter books, you'll like:

6th Grade Summer Reading List: ADVENTURE

If you like mystery and adventure, you'll love:

6th Grade Summer Reading List: SCARY

If you like your stories to be a little creepy, try:

6th Grade Summer Reading List: HISTORICAL

If you like historical fiction, you'll love:

6th Grade Summer Reading List: REALISTIC

If you enjoy reading realistic books, read:

6th Grade Summer Reading List: FUNNY

If you like funny books, try:

I hope these books give your children enough excellent choices and lots of hours of reading!

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6th Grade Summer Reading List (ages 11 - 12) | Imagination Soup

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Want to keep your 6th grader (age 11-12) reading all summer long? The best way is to make sure he has a lot of excellent books. I've debated forever and finally chosen the best books for your child to read. Here's my 6th grade summer reading list for kids ages 11 and 12.

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5th Grade Summer Reading Recommendations 

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It's fairly ridiculous how much I agonize over each book in my book lists. But I know I love getting recommendations as much as I do giving them and imagine you do, too. So, here is the 5th grade summer reading list, books for your kids ages 10 or 11. I hope it's helpful!

5th Grade Summer Reading Printable List (Updated for 2018!)

5th Grade Summer Reading List (age 10 - 11)

If you like fantasy, you'll love:

If you like animal adventures, you'll love:

If you like adventures, you'll love

If you like mysteries, you'll love:

If you like historical fiction, you'll love

If you like realistic fiction, try reading:

If you like funny, you'll laugh your way through these books:

What about NONFICTION? Here are some great choices:

(Some of these middle grade chapter books cross over genres. I tried to keep them in the most recognizable groupings I could.)

Don't forget to find ways to make reading FUN!

Participate in a summer reading program.

Read with a headlamp in bed.

Read on an electronic device. ( Free eBooks?)

Start a book club.

Reward reading with . . . more BOOKS! (Kids choose, of course.)

Read nonfiction books and graphic novels, too.

Even More Book Suggestions for Your 5th Graders:

-> More Book Recommendations Plus REVIEWS for 5th Graders
Summer Reading List for 6th Grade Challenging books for (young) advanced readers Brain Camp Summer Learning Printable Fun Activity Books for Kids

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5th Grade Summer Reading List (age 10 - 11) | Imagination Soup

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It's fairly ridiculous how much I agonize over each book in my book lists. But I know I love getting recommendations as much as I do giving them and imagine you do, too. So, here is the 5th grade summer reading list, books for your kids ages 10 or 11.

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4th Grade Summer Reading Recommendations 

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By the time your child is in 4th grade, it's absolutely vital he or she continue to read at least 20 minutes a day. Did you know that summer learning loss will affect his or her reading comprehension if you skip reading over the summer? So look through this fourth grade reading book list to find the best books for summer vacation that will keep your kid reading.

It's win-win if you get your kids hooked on a series! Once they get hooked on one book, there's plenty more to read. You'll see below that I've indicated which books are in a series.

Do you want to know if a book is at your child's reading level? Since these books are on Amazon, click to preview the book. Ask your child to read 1 random full page of text. If she misses between 1 - 5 words, the book is JUST RIGHT, meaning it's at her comprehension level. 0 is too easy, which is fine but not all the time. Over 5 means the book is too challenging.

That being said, any books that are too challenging make perfect read alouds. Or, try them on audiobook.

Summer reading programs can be great motivation for your fourth graders. I love programs that give free books or two as a reward. (Books make great rewards!)

Don't miss this free reading printable for summer as well as a different free summer "Brain Camp" learning printable - it will keep you organized for summer learning.

4th Grade Reading List (age 9 - 10) for Summer
Download this list as a printable for your school or library. (Updated for 2018)
If your 4th grade child likes fantasy books, you'll love:

If you like slightly weird books, you'll love:

If you like adventure & mystery stories, you'll love:

If you like realistic stories, you'll love:

If you like funny books, you'll love:

If you like historical fiction, you'll love

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4th Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 9 - 10) | Imagination Soup

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By the time your child is in 4th grade, it's absolutely vital he or she continue to read at least 20 minutes a day. Did you know that summer learning loss will affect his or her reading comprehension if you skip reading over the summer?

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3rd Grade Summer Reading Recommendations 

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What kind of books does your 3rd grader enjoy reading? Here are my recommendations for ages 8 and 9 (third grade) summer reading.

Find funny books, fantasy books, friendship stories, adventure stories, and books about animals. These books will get your kids engaged and reading all summer long!

Don't forget that a summer reading program can be awesome motivation. Download my free printable summer reading packet to help your kids set goals and stay on track.

Make sure the book is at the "just right" reading level with the 5 Finger Test.

For more ideas, visit my Best Books for 8-Year Olds Book Reviews.

2nd grade summer reading list
4th grade summer reading list
All reading lists by grade level

3rd Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 8 - 9)

3rd Grade Summer Reading List PRINTABLE (Updated for 2018)

3rd Grade Funny Books:

If you like funny books, you'll love:

3rd Grade Friendship Books:

If you like friendship stories, you'll love:

3rd Grade Adventure and Mystery Books:

If you like adventure and mystery books, you'll love:

3rd Grade Fantasy Books:

If you like fantasy books, you'll love:

3rd Grade Animal Books:

If you like animal books, you'll love:

DON'T MISS THESE: Free Summer Printable for Kids, Activity Books for Kids, Summer Writing Ideas

Book Lists with Reviews

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3rd Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 8 - 9) | Imagination Soup

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What kind of books does your 3rd grader enjoy reading? Here are my recommendations for ages 8 and 9 (third grade) summer reading. Find funny books, fantasy books, friendship stories, adventure stories, and books about animals. These books will get your kids engaged and reading all summer long!

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2nd Grade Summer Reading Recommendations 

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Summer reading lists . . . summer reading programs . . . Yes, it's that time of year again -summer vacation. If you're looking good books for kids going into second grade (2nd grade), these books will keep your child reading.

As you know, the more a child reads, the more vocabulary she'll learn and the better her comprehension skills. (Unless there is a learning disability.)

So whether or not you do a summer reading program, or just read on your own, you'll find great summer reads from which to choose right here. From funny to fantasy, there's a book (or five) for everyone.

PRINTABLE SECOND GRAD E SUMMER READING LIST (updated for 2018)

Oh, and these books will work for children ages 7 or 8 who are entering second grade. For all my book recommendations with reviews, visit: Best Books for 7-Year Olds.

Do you know how to tell if a book is just right? Do the 5 Finger Test. **I've starred books that might be challenging.**

If you really need harder books, go to my 3rd grade summer reading list. If you need easier books, go to my 1st grade summer reading list. Remember it's good for kids to read books that are JUST RIGHT.

Download the FREE Summer Reading Packet so your kids can set goals and keep track of what they've read.

Finally, see all my book recommendations for 7-year-olds with reviews here.

Second Grade Summer Reading List (age 7 - 8)

If you like funny books, you'll love:

If you like mythical creatures, you'll love:

If you like adventure stories, you'll love:

If you like mysteries, you'll love:

If you love realistic stories, you'll like:

DON'T MISS THESE: Free Summer Learning Printables for Kids, Activity Books for Kids, Summer Writing Ideas

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Second Grade Summer Reading List with Printable Book List

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Summer reading lists . . . summer reading programs . . . Yes, it's that time of year again -summer vacation. If you're looking good books for kids going into second grade (2nd grade), these books will keep your child reading.

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1st Grade Summer Reading Recommendations 

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Keep your soon to be 1st (first) graders, your six- and seven- year olds, practicing their reading skills with lots of good books to read!

These are favorite books for beginning readers from the easiest books with a few words per page to beginning chapter books with a sentence per page. (For my kids, this was first grade but for some kids it's earlier.) You can find harder books on my summer reading list for second graders and more 5- and 6- year old book recommendations here.

Keep your kids reading lots and lots of books this summer vacation!

Remember to figure out those hard to read words with word attack strategies beyond the typical (and often useless) "sound it out." Try these word attack strategies & download the free printable bookmark.

Download this printable list to use at your school or library.

(P.S. This list is updated for 2018!)
Get Your FREE Summer Reading Printable Packet Free Summer Reading Programs ALL SUMMER READING LISTS BY GRADE
1st Grade Books: Summer Reading List (Ages 6 - 7)

IF your child loves a book, get more books by the same author or in the same series. Keep them reading as much as you can! And, if you need more ideas, you can always email me.

First Grade Beginning Readers - EASY

This list of beginning readers are books with only a few words per page, perfect for kids who are entering first grade and just beginning to read. (Sight words are really important at this stage - download free printable sight word cards.)

If you're looking for silly books, read:

If you like stories about real life and friendship, try:

If you like animal stories, try reading:

Find MORE easy readers with reviews HERE.

First Grade Easiest Chapter Books

Easy chapter books have pictures with words. The easiest chapter books have just a few sentences per page. Try these favorites...

(If you want to read my reviews of each of these books, go here.)

First Grade Easy Chapter Books for Summer Reading

Easy chapter books have bigger text with pictures every few pages. These books listed range from middle of first grade to beginning of second grade reading levels.

( Go here for a harder 2nd grade chapter book list.)

If you like funny books, read:

If you like realistic books, read:

If you like adventure and fantasy books, try:

DON'T MISS THESE: Summer Reading Printable Packet, Free Summer Printable for Kids, Activity Books for Kids, Summer Writing Ideas

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1st Grade Summer Reading List of Books | Imagination Soup

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Keep your soon to be 1st (first) graders, your six- and seven- year olds, practicing their reading skills with lots of good books to read! These are favorite books for beginning readers from the easiest books with a few words per page to beginning chapter books with a sentence per page.

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Fill out the Bingo Board and earn a free book!

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Welcome to Our Summer Reading Series! WNDB is deeply committed to increasing the visibility of diverse books. Oftentimes these works often don’t receive the marketing and promotion that bloc…

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Summer Reading Series

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Diverse Kids' and YA Lit | Children's Book Council

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Front and backlist children's and young-adult books that reflect the diverse nature of our world!

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The Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards is the only national book awards program where the winners are selected by kids and teens of all ages.

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Children's & Teen Choice Book Awards

The Children's & Teen Choice Book Awards is the only national book awards program where the winners are selected by kids and teens of all ages. Explore previous years' winners below! Learn more

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The Children's & Teen Choice Book Awards is the only national book awards program where the winners are selected by kids and teens of all ages. Explore previous years' winners below! Learn more

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For anyone interested in discovering books for children reading at an advanced level, here are 75 books chosen by the ALA-CBC (American Library Association & Children's Book Council) Joint Committee to provide guidance.

" The READING BEYOND lists celebrate the power of books to lift and expand children's minds, providing reading experiences beyond levels and limits."
-Susan Polos and Janet Wong, 2017/2018 co-chairs of the ALA-CBC Joint Committee

The READING BEYOND book lists are comprised of 25 titles in three age categories. These books were evaluated by the ALA member librarians of the committee and were chosen for their content, quality, and variety of genre and format. All the book annotations in the handouts available below are original descriptions written by librarians.

The full list of the 75 books are available as a downloadable handout with full annotations, a simple list as a flyer, and individual bi-fold handouts (one per category).

Handout

Flyer

Bi-folds

More

Hot off the Press

CBC Showcase

Diverse Kids and YA Lit

Building a Home Library

Book Awards

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For anyone interested in discovering books for children reading at an advanced level, here are 75 books chosen by the ALA-CBC (American Library Association & Children's Book Council) Joint Committee to provide guidance. " The READING BEYOND lists celebrate the power of books to lift and expand children's minds, providing reading experiences beyond levels and limits."

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Summer Reading Challenge with Patrick Laird 

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Summer Reading Challenge with Patrick Laird 

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Win CAL Bears Tickets!

I encourage everyone to share their participation with the Reading Challenge by posting online with #ReadWithPat.

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Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Book Lists

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Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Book Lists

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Find reading logs, book lists, and activities from June 4 - August 4 2018

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Contra Costa County Library Summer Reading Festival

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contra costa county library kids website.

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Capstone Free E-Book Summer Reading BVE Library 

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Access 1000's of e-books that you can read anywhere on any device.
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Find recommended interactive lists for TK-8

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LAFSD Summer Reading Challenge Final.pdf