2025 Summer Reads!
It’s that time of year again …
Ah, summer: days spent answering questions like, “Are these the only snacks we have?” or “Why don’t we have any good snacks?” or “If I can’t have more screen time, can I have another snack?”
Summer will also bring opportunities for camp, out-of-town visits to (or from) family, a trip to the beach, or maybe--as I hope!--lots of lazy days spent reading. My favorite thing about summer was always grabbing a book and sitting on my stoop, waiting for my friend Michelle to round the corner with a book of her own to join me.
In the spirit of my analog childhood, I pulled together a list of Summer 2025 Recommended Reads. These are not newly published books or books on a particular theme: they’re just really good, solid stories that I hope will grab and hold their attention.
What’s on the list
I’ve created a downloadable PDF with each title linked directly its record in our library catalog, so that you can quickly access more information about a book. I’ve also created a collection containing these titles in our catalog, so you can easily click around to other books on the list. I broke up the books by genre (as they are in our library organization) and indicated a minimum suggested age for each (just a suggestion …).
Most of these books should be available via your local public library system, either at your branch or through interlibrary loan. But if you have any trouble finding a book that your child would like to read, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me: we can schedule a time to meet at the Linder Library so you can check it out there.
Thanks for another great year
Thank you for another wonderful year of growth and memories in this remarkable community of students, parents, and educators. I am grateful for your support, your kindness, and the opportunity to be a part of your children’s lives.
Happy reading,
Ms. Jennie