Summer Reading Collection - SummerReading
This collection includes titles from our Diverse Summer Reading List for Grades PreK–8. Appealing texts and pictures by outstanding authors and illustrators of diverse backgrounds engage young readers all summer long with both fiction and nonfiction titles.
Summer Reading Collection (33 Books): | $504.35 |

Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Overcoming Obstacles, Multiethnic interest, Cultural Diversity, Childhood Experiences and Memories, African/African American Interest, Asian/Asian American Interest, Optimism/Enthusiasm, Pride, Tolerance/Acceptance, Diversity
Included formats shown below in BOLD
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The Buddy BenchBy Hooks Illustrated by Ng-Benitez |
Guided Reading: I DRA: 16 |
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Follow That Map!By Tan Illustrated by Ng-Benitez |
Guided Reading: I DRA: 16 |
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The Perfect GiftBy Yoo Illustrated by Ng-Benitez |
Guided Reading: I
AR Level: 2.2 - 0.5 |
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The GardenBy Hooks Illustrated by Ng-Benitez |
Guided Reading: I DRA: 16 |
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Rafi and RosiBy Delacre Illustrated by Delacre |
Guided Reading: K
AR Level: 2.8 - 0.5 |
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Rafi and Rosi Carnival!By Delacre Illustrated by Delacre |
Guided Reading: K
AR Level: 2.8 - 0.5 |
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Rafi and Rosi Pirates!By Delacre Illustrated by Delacre |
Guided Reading: K
Lexile Level: 570L |
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Rafi and Rosi Music!By Delacre Illustrated by Delacre |
Guided Reading: K
Lexile Level: 800L |
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A Space for MeBy Falwell Illustrated by Falwell |
Guided Reading: K DRA: 20 |
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Under My HijabBy Khan Illustrated by Jaleel |
Guided Reading: K
Lexile Level: AD710L |
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Zombies Don't Eat Veggies!By Lacera / Lacera Illustrated by Lacera |
Guided Reading: O DRA: 34 |
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When Aidan Became a BrotherBy Lukoff Illustrated by Juanita |
Guided Reading: N DRA: 30 |
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Sumo JoeBy Wenjen Illustrated by Iwata |
Guided Reading: K DRA: 20 |
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Todos Iguales/All EqualBy Hale Illustrated by Hale |
Guided Reading: T
Lexile Level: 1100L |
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The Unstoppable Garrett MorganBy DiCicco Illustrated by Glenn |
Guided Reading: S
Lexile Level: 980L |
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Dream BuilderBy Lyons Illustrated by Freeman |
Guided Reading: S
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Julieta and the Diamond EnigmaBy Armendáriz |
Guided Reading: U DRA: 44 |
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The Story of Civil War Hero Robert SmallsBy Halfmann Illustrated by Smith |
Guided Reading: V DRA: 50 |
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The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy LeeBy Yoo Illustrated by Lee |
Guided Reading: V DRA: 50 |
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The Story of Environmentalist Wangari MaathaiBy Johnson Illustrated by Sadler |
Guided Reading: V DRA: 50 |
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The Story of All-Star Athlete Jim ThorpeBy Bruchac Illustrated by Nelson |
Guided Reading: W DRA: 60 |
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The Story of Banker of the People Muhammad YunusBy Yoo Illustrated by Akib |
Guided Reading: X DRA: 60 |
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The Story of Trailblazing Actor Ira AldridgeBy Armand Illustrated by Cooper |
Guided Reading: X DRA: 60 |
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On These Magic ShoresBy Méndez |
Guided Reading: Y DRA: 60 |
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Rebel SeoulBy Oh
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Guided Reading: Z+
AR Level: 5.2 - 13.0 |
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The Magnolia SwordBy Thomas |
Guided Reading: Y
Lexile Level: 840L |
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Indian No MoreBy McManis / Sorell |
Guided Reading: W
Lexile Level: 720L |
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I RememberBy Hopkins |
Guided Reading: W
Lexile Level: NP |
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Rise!By Hegedus Illustrated by Engel |
Guided Reading: T
Lexile Level: 900L |
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All The Stars DeniedBy McCall |
Guided Reading: Y DRA: 60 |
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Grand Theft HorseBy Neri Illustrated by Wilkin |
Guided Reading: Z+ DRA: 80 |
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I Am Alfonso JonesBy Medina Illustrated by Jennings / Robinson |
Guided Reading: Z+
Lexile Level: GN640L |
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Summer of the MariposasBy McCall |
Guided Reading: Z
AR Level: 5.4 - 13.0 |
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