Summer Reading

Support students reading all summer long with the Diverse Summer Reading List and suggestions from LEE & LOW BOOKS. Open your child's world with award-winning authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds.

Watch the Summer Reading Webinar that discusses the books in more detail and provides research and information about preventing the summer slide and engaging activities to keep reading engaging. 

Looking to order for your school or district's summer program? Contact quotes@leeandlow.com or submit this form.

Need help with your non-profit's summer program? Contact sales@leeandlow.com.

Download, print, and share Summer Reading List along with free printables. 

LEE & LOW Summer Reading Printables:

• Summer Reading Log
• Summer Reading Certificate of Achievement 
• Culturally Responsive Classroom Library Questionnaire in English and Spanish
• Home Library Questionnaire for Caregivers 
• LEE & LOW's grade and book level correlation chart
• Book collection in PDF

LEE & LOW Book Catalogs:

• Lee & Low themed booklists

Spotlight: LGBTQ+ Pride Month

• Download and share: LGBT Pride booklist
• Watch: webinar with authors Kyle Lukoff, Maya Christina Gonzalez, and Lesléa Newman
• Check out: Pride collection

Spotlight: Juneteenth

• Download and share: Juneteenth booklist
• Watch: webinar with author Carole Boston Weatherford
• Check out: Juneteenth book collection
• Buy Juneteenth Jamboree and ¡Celebremos Juneteenth! with the FREE Teacher's Guide

Spotlight: Resources for Parents and Caregivers

• Additional resources for virtual, distance, and home learning
• Storylline Online collection
• Home Library Questionnaire for Caregivers 

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!

Looking to order for your school or district's summer program? Contact quotes@leeandlow.com or submit this form.

Need help with your non-profit's summer program? Contact sales@leeandlow.com.