Dolphin Summer Reading -- Read for FUN!!
Don’t let your child’s brain turn to mush on a device all summer! The research on screentime is not good, especially for children under 13. Here are some fun summer reading activities you can look into to keep your kiddos engaged in healthy ways. When in doubt…READ WITH YOUR CHILDREN! They’re never too old and it’s good for you too!
Mrs. Chaney’s Summer Reading Recommendations
The following books are awesome reads. They present your children with mirrors into the lives of others. These are all amazing read-alouds and fantastic to read WITH your kids!
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Built To Last - Minh Le |
Marisol Rainey Series -Erin Entrada Kelly |
Ghost Boys - Jewel Parker Rhodes |
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The World Belonged To Us - Jaqueline Woodson |
Too Small Tola Series - Atinuke |
And then BOOM! - Lisa Fipps |
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Swashby By the Sea - Beth Ferry |
Future Hero - Remi Blackwood |
A Rover's Story -- Jasmine Warga |
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Nino Wrestles the World - Yuyi Morales |
Stuntboy, In the Meantime - Jason Reynolds |
Thirst - Varsha Bajaj |
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Love in the Library - Maggie Tokuda Hall |
Dragons in a Bag - Zetta Elliott |
Prairie Lotus - Linda Sue Park |
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After the Fall - Dan Santat |
Pick Your Own Quest: Dragon vs. Unicorn – Connor Hoover |
How to Save the World With a Chicken and an Egg - Emma Shevah |
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Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough - Haylee Rocco and John Rocco |
Orris and Timble - Kate DiCamillo |
Flight of the Puffin - Ann Braden |
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Buffalo Fluffalo - Beth Kalb |
The Ballad of Tubbs Marshfield - Cara Hoffman |
Restart - Gordon Korman |
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The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods - Mikey Please |
Stella Diaz Has Something To Say - Angela Dominguez |
Rump - The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin - Leisl Shurtliff |
Here are some fun Summer Reading Programs to keep your kids reading!
Bay Farm Summer Reading Check in!
If your child does any summer reading, they can log it here! In the Fall, when they return from break, we will hold a prize drawing for kids who have logged their books!
Alameda Free Library Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Challenge is FREE for children, teens, and adults and runs from June 1st to July 31st. Readers earn prizes for the amount of time spent reading during the two-month period! All three library locations have expanded programming schedules, so be sure to check our online calendar for dates and times. Stop by any Alameda Free Library branch to sign up, or register for the challenge at alamedafree.beanstack.org between June 1st and July 31st!
Reading Is Fundamental Summer Reading Camp Program
Soar with reading while summer is out with Reading Is Fundamental, the nation’s largest children’s literacy nonprofit. From RIF reading lists and a collection of free e-books to interactive materials on Literacy Central and the Literacy Central app for on-the-go, RIF helps kids master the reading skills they need to succeed. Families and teachers can use the resources at RIF to create reading scavenger hunts, calendars with themed activities, and book giveaways to the first families that sign up. Learn more: RIF Summer Reading
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal
Every summer, Barnes & Noble curates an excellent list of books that make for fun (and cleverly educational) summer reads for kids of all ages. Kids can earn a free book after they read eight books and log them on the downloadable reading journal. The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is available for students in grades 1–6. Only one book is available for each child who completes a reading journal, and the choice must be made from the selected books available at the store.
Join Scholastic’s online summer reading community
Scholastic takes summer reading online and everywhere you go. Kids download the Scholastic Home Base app to join a community of readers. They can read books on the app, start and maintain a streak, interact with characters, and more. The app is monitored for safety. Learn more: Scholastic Summer Reading Home Base