Summer vacation time is the perfect time to read, read, READ! Check out these book lists for summer reading inspiration - with the best books for all grade levels, from classic children’s books to nonfiction books to fun new books to try.
These summer reading book lists can be used for summer reading programs, reading challenges, or simply share with students looking for a good book for the summer break. Browse the book lists by grade level to find the list that’s most suitable for your students.
Book Lists By Grade
Summer Reading For Elementary School Grades
These summer reading book lists cover classic children’s books, read-aloud books, and picture books for Pre-K, as well as reading suggestions for upper elementary grades including fiction and nonfiction books.
- Summer Reading Suggestions & Tips (Pre-K-12)
- Passport to Summer Reading (Pre-K-6th Grade)
- Summer Reading List -- Pre-K through Primary
- Summer Reading List: 1st Grade
- Summer Reading List: 2nd Grade
- Summer Reading List: 3rd Grade
- Summer Reading Suggestions (Grades 3-8)
- Summer Reading List: 4th Grade
- Summer Reading List: 5th Grade
Summer Reading For Middle School Grades
These reading suggestions for 6th to 8th grade students include the popular book series Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and many more. There are handy printable lists that allow students to rate their book choices and suggestions for complementary activities that provide additional summer learning opportunities.
Summer Reading For High School Grades and Adults
These reading lists have been created with high school students and teachers in mind.
- Summer Reading List -- Secondary
- Vacation Reading List -- Adult
- Summer Reading for Teachers Fiction
- Summer Reading for Teachers Nonfiction
Reading Activities and Ideas
- Summer Reading Calendar And Resource Packet
This resource packet includes a summer reading calendar for elementary students that is organized by monthly themes. The packet also includes handouts that support students to make recommendations, reflect on what they have read, and demonstrate their reading comprehension.
- My Summer Reading Chart
Have your students use this printable to keep track of the books they read over summer vacation. Use our Book Finder to find awesome reads for kids of all ages!
- Summer Reading & Language Arts Worksheets
Give students a reason to read over the summer, with these word games. Children can enjoy a crossword puzzle, word find, creative writing exercises, reading comprehension activities, and more. Plus, encourage them to keep track of all the books they read over the summer – it will give them a great feeling of accomplishment!
- Literature Printables Slideshow
Students will study fiction and nonfiction, fairy tales, jokes and riddles, concepts of a story, and more! All of these activities and many more are included in our printable book "Literature Activities."
- Top 10 Reading Graphic Organizers Printables Gallery
You'll discover many graphic organizers inside this gallery of our Top 10 Reading Graphic Organizers; topics range from plot sequencers to problem analysis. All of these printables and many more are included in our printable book "Reading Graphic Organizers."
- Literature and Reading Resources
Help young readers appreciate literature with these teacher's guides, worksheets, and lessons. You'll find resources on all types of literature, such as fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry, and many genres of each.
Summer Reading Choice Boards
These 9-activity choice boards of fun summer reading activities combine fun projects or challenges with a reading or comprehension skill to help keep students engaged in their summer reading while retaining instruction from the previous year.
Teacher Guides
- Most Popular Literature Guides for Primary Students
Our teacher guides for literature will help you extend the learning and enjoyment that your students get from reading great books. The titles featured in this slideshow reflect the most popular guides for Grades K-3 on TeacherVision.
- Most Popular Literature Guides for Intermediate and Middle Students
Our teacher guides for literature will help you extend the learning and enjoyment that your students get from reading great books. The titles featured in this slideshow reflect the most popular guides for grades 3-8 on TeacherVision.
- Most Popular Literature Guides for Secondary Students
Our teacher guides for secondary literature will help you extend the learning and enjoyment that your students get from reading great books. The titles featured in this slideshow reflect the most popular guides for grades 9-12 on TeacherVision.
