Summer Reading 2023

 Robert Adams Middle School

To encourage summer reading, as well as prepare students for start-of-the-year activities and community-building experiences, the summer reading requirements are as follows:

REQUIRED:

  • ALL STUDENTS 6-8 must read at least two books of their choice before returning to school in September

    - For 8th GRADERS ONLY: choose one fiction book and one nonfiction book.
  • ALL STUDENTS must turn in the Summer Reading Form to their English teachers.

OPTIONAL:

  • ALL STUDENTS have the option to complete the extra credit activities and turn their work in to their English teachers.

Submit your Summer Reading Form and your extra credit activities to your English teacher by Wednesday, September 7. Parents are required to sign off that students completed their summer reading.

SUGGESTED SUMMER READING LISTS

This list is for all middle school students, created with input from students, teachers, and librarians. Books with mature content have been noted, but please read reviews to determine the best fit for your student. 

Students are NOT required to choose books from this list, as there are many other titles that suit students' interest, reading skills, and maturity level.

REALISTIC FICTION

HISTORICAL FICTION

MYSTERY & ADVENTURE

LITERARY NON-FICTION

MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSICS

FANTASY, DYSTOPIA & SCIENCE FICTION

GRAPHIC NOVELS