Reading over the summer, whether your child is listening to you read or reading books on their own, is critical to maintaining their reading skills and fostering their love of learning. Let’s continue to celebrate the joy and wonder of books all summer long! Questions? Contact our Librarian, Megan Hopkins.
Incoming Primary I, Primary II, and Kindergarteners
We encourage you to read to your children often over the summer months. While there is no requirement to read a certain number of books, you can use this sheet to mark the number of books you read this summer. Many children enjoy tracking how many books they have read!
Incoming First and Second Graders
Our aim is to encourage students to explore a wide range of books over the summer. As new readers in Lower Elementary, reading consistently over the summer helps retain and build upon the reading skills they’ve learned this past school year. Although there is no requirement to read a certain number of books, you can use this sheet to mark the number of books you read this summer.
Incoming Third - Fifth Graders
Upper Elementary students are required to read the book(s) listed below. In addition, we encourage all students to read widely and often this summer! Students can use this sheet to track their reading progress.
Third - Fifth Grade Required Reading
Third Grade
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Fourth Grade
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
Fifth Grade
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
Need inspiration for what to read this summer? Check out these lists!
Ms. Hopkins' Picks
HAISLN List
Books organized by grade levels compiled by the Houston Area Independent School Librarians Network
2 x 2 Reading List
Reading list sponsored by the Texas Library Association for two-year-olds through Second Grade
Texas Bluebonnet List
Reading program sponsored by the Texas Library Association for Third-Sixth Graders
Children’s Notable Lists
Compilation of the best books and other media by the American Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children
ALSC Summer Reading Lists
Reading lists compiled by librarians of the Association for Library Service to Children
Little Maverick Reading List
Recommended graphic novel reading list designed for students in K-5 sponsored by the Texas Library Association
Visit our public libraries this summer!
Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library have books and resources for staying busy all summer long. Join their Summer Reading Programs or visit as a family to borrow books.
