Summer Reading
2026 Summer Reading List
Click below on the grade you are entering for the 2026-2027 school year to view your summer reading assignment.
The books will be used in English classes beginning on the first full day of classes.
Please note you must have a physical copy of the text unless an accommodation is in place to use a digital copy.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Trisha Gilbertson.
Goals for Summer Reading
There are numerous obvious benefits for students reading in the summer. A few specific English class related goals are the following:
- enables students to broaden their literary experiences
- develops cultural literacy and enhances cultural perspective
- provides students an opportunity to develop reading comprehension skills and vocabulary
- exposes students to valued literature likely to be seen on ACT, SAT and AP exams