Studies show that students who read 5 books over the summer don't lose literacy skills over the summer. It is highly recommended that students read over the summer, and the Color Our World Summer Reading Program will make this reading FUN AND REWARDING! This program runs until July 31st.
Here's how it work.
Visit the West Ga Regional Library site HERE and register for the Summer Reading Program.
Read books and log your minutes read in BEANSTACK (download the app if you haven't and login with your school information).
Attend the different Summer Reading Programs throughout the summer (optional). Look at the events calendar on this website for time and locations of events.
Register for rewards at various stores.
Redeem your rewards at any DC public library, participating businesses, and at Turner Middle School when school starts back.
What can you earn for reading this summer?
West Ga. Regional Library- free art kit
Barnes & Noble- free book
Books-A-Million- free backpack
Pizza Hut- free personal pan pizza
Panda Express- free kids meal
Chuck E. Cheese - free game coins
Nothing Bundt Cakes- free small cake
Turner Middle School- 1200 minutes will get a prize and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize! The top reader in each grade level will also get a prize!
What should I read?
Here are suggestions for students to read over the summer organized by grade level and genre. However, you can read whatever you want! The important thing is to read and log your reading in BEANSTACK!
6th Grade Suggestions
Fantasy
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
A boy discovers he's the son of a Greek god and goes on a thrilling quest.Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Morrigan escapes her fate and enters a magical world of challenges and wonder.The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
A young girl raised by a witch discovers her own powerful magic.Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Two siblings find their grandparents’ estate is a sanctuary for magical creatures.
Science Fiction
Last Day on Mars by Kevin Emerson
Earth is gone, and humans must evacuate Mars before disaster strikes again.The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
A robot washes up on a remote island and learns to survive in the wild.Pi in the Sky by Wendy Mass
A boy from a cosmic family is faced with saving the universe when Earth disappears.
Adventure
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
A boy survives alone in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet.The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
Four kids must survive in the Amazon after a plane crash.Treasure Hunters by James Patterson
Siblings follow clues around the world to find their missing parents—and treasure.
Mystery
Greenglass House by Kate Milford
A wintry inn filled with secrets becomes the stage for a holiday mystery.The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Sixteen heirs must solve a puzzle to win a fortune in this clever mystery.Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce
A curious young girl investigates what seems like a suspicious death.
Realistic Fiction
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
A boy with facial differences navigates middle school and friendship.Front Desk by Kelly Yang
A Chinese-American girl manages a motel while her parents work and dream.Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
Seven students learn life lessons from their unique and beloved teacher.
Historical Fiction
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
A young girl helps her Jewish friend escape the Nazis during WWII.Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan
A magical harmonica links the lives of three children through history.The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
An abused girl finds freedom and family during WWII evacuation in England.
Humor
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja by Marcus Emerson
A boy joins a secret ninja society at school—chaos and fun ensue.
7th Grade Reading List
Realistic Fiction
Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Restart by Gordon Korman
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
Fantasy/Adventure
Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Historical Fiction
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Mystery/Thriller
City Spies by James Ponti
Greystone Secrets by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Graphic Novels
El Deafo by Cece Bell
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed
8th Grade Reading List
Realistic Fiction
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden
Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
Don't Ask Me Where I'm From by Jennifer De Leon
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Historical Fiction
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (advanced readers)
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz
Mystery/Suspense
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus (mature themes)
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Graphic Novels
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang