Summer Reading Book Lists PreK-8

Keep your kids reading all summer long with the 2017 Diverse Summer Reading List PreK-8 and suggestions from LEE & LOW BOOKS. Fight the summer slide & open your world by reading diverse authors and books.
Download, print, and share the 2017 Diverse Summer Reading List for Grades PreK-8 along with free printables.
LEE & LOW Summer Reading Printables:
- Summer Reading Log
- Summer Reading Certificate of Achievement
- Culturally Responsive Classroom Library Questionnaire
- LEE & LOW's grade and book level correlation chart
LEE & LOW Book Catalogs:
• Lee & Low Backlist Catalog
• Bebop Books Catalog
Why diverse books? Take a look here:
- The Diversity Gap in Children's Publishing, 2017
- Bringing Diversity to Summer Reading
- Debunking 3 Common Myths About Diverse Books
- “What Does This Book Have To Do With Me?” Why Mirror and Window Books Are Important For All Readers
- Why Do We Need Diverse Books in Non-Diverse Schools?
- Checklist: 8 Steps to Creating A Diverse Book Collection
- Where Can I Find Great Diverse Children’s Books?
- 15 Ideas When Your Child Hates Reading
- How Common Core’s Book Choices Fail Children of Color
- Choosing the World Our Students Read
Additional Summer Reading resources:
• Help Your Students & Families Find the Best Summer Learning Opportunities
• How to Read With Your Rising First Graders and Kinders This Summer
• Book and Activity Suggestions to Match Your Summer Adventure: Zoos!
• Book and Activity Suggestions to Match Your Summer Adventure: Ballparks!
• Book and Activity Suggestions to Match Your Summer Adventure: Beaches!
• Book and Activity Suggestions to Match Your Summer Adventure: National and State Parks!
• Book and Activity Suggestions to Match Your Summer Adventure: Outdoor Summer Concerts!