Books for Summer Reading

By Kaitlyn Spotts | March 24 2026 | CollectionsFavorite Authors & SeriesGeneralReading

Reading over the summer helps students maintain their skills and grow as independent readers. This curated mix of fiction and nonfiction gives students the opportunity to relax, recharge, and read for fun.

Browse our elementarymiddle, and high school summer reading lists. 

Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, this new book for tweens is a handbook for living a happy and exciting life that isn't hijacked by a smartphone.A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
$14.99 US
Dec 30, 2025
FOC Mar 09, 2026
Paperback
240 Pages
Rocky Pond Books

9780593812990
Meet Gracie Wei—a go-getting fourth grader who's determined to win it all at her school’s spelling bee competition! A charming new chapter book series for fans of Ivy and Bean or Dory Fantasmagory.
$6.99 US
Mar 03, 2026
Paperback
96 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers

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For fans of the best-selling series How to Train your Dragon, look no further for your next epic fantasy quest.
$10.99 US
Jun 09, 2026
Paperback
352 Pages
DK flip

A Story for All of Us
9780593839676
A universal story of kindness, compassion, and the importance of looking for the best in others by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Do with an Idea?
$18.99 US
Mar 31, 2026
Hardcover
48 Pages
Ten Speed Young Readers

9781782695271
A laugh-out-loud picture book about the intrepid Captain Danger, his trusty sidekick dog Django, and their impressively perilous adventures. For kids ages 4-8 who love Captain Underpants and Bunny vs Monkey!
$17.95 US
Nov 04, 2025
Hardcover
64 Pages
Pushkin Children's Books

Exploring Nature in Our Warmest Season
9781632174352
Poetic children’s book celebrating nature and wildlife in the summer season.
$17.99 US
Apr 25, 2023
Hardcover
32 Pages
Little Bigfoot

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Ready to soar higher than ever, the first book in Struan Murray's breakout new fantasy series is now available in paperback! The secret world of dragons is waiting for you in this action-packed adventure filled with twists and surprises.
$10.99 US
Aug 25, 2026
Paperback
352 Pages
Dutton Books for Young Readers