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2023 School Summer Reading Lists: Independence School

This guide provides links to the Delaware Library Catalog for school summer reading lists.for public, private, and charter schools.

Grade 4

Grade 5

Read the following books:

Grade 6

Select two books, one from each group:

Group A
Group B

Grade 7

Select three books, one from each group:

Group A
Group B
Choice Book Selection

Select one book that is award-winning or has been nominated for a middle-grade literary award. The Notable Children’s Books (Older Readers Grades 6-8) offers lists of current and recent award-winning titles. Other suggestions include the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, Edgar Award, Andre Norton Award, John Newbery Medal or Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, Agatha Award, ALAN Award, National Book Award, Printz Award, Walden Award… the list is endless, so enjoy searching!  

Grade 8

Select three books, one from each group:

Group A
Group B
Choice Book Selection

Select one book that is award-winning or has been nominated for a middle-grade literary award. The Notable Children’s Books (Older Readers Grades 6-8) offers lists of current and recent award-winning titles. Other suggestions include the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, Edgar Award, Andre Norton Award, John Newbery Medal or Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, Agatha Award, ALAN Award, National Book Award, Printz Award, Walden Award… the list is endless, so enjoy searching!