Jefferson Middle School
Summer Reading Program

Research shows that students who read at least four books over the summer have greater success both academically and on standardized tests when they return to school.  Please see each reading list for grade-level requirements, but challenge yourself to read at least four books this summer.  Check your lists, and then use the resources below on how to find other awesome books you will enjoy!

Documents You Will Need:
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Recommended Reading List Recommended Reading List Recommended Reading List
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What will your graphic organizer earn?
Admission to…

Coke Float frenzy!

(a celebration of your reading success)

 Don't forget to sign up with the Jefferson Public Library's
Young Adults summer reading program!
Click here for their flyer.
Movies, trivia, ice cream, prizes, and fun!

Beyond my grade-level reading list, where can I find other recommendations for books?
There are many wonderful websites available to keep you informed about new books and authors (as well as sites that recommend excellent books you may have missed)!  Here are some of our favorites.  Please remember that no book is appropriate for all readers.  Parents may wish to preview books for age-appropriateness.  The websites listed are not affiliated with the Jefferson City Schools system.

http://www.lexile.com/fab/ga  Search for books by your Lexile score (included with your CRCT score report).  For more information, please see the Lexile flyer from the Georgia Department of Education.

http://www.kidsreads.com/  "Kidsreads is the best place on the web for kids to find info about their favorite books, series and authors. Reviews of the newest titles, interviews with the coolest authors and special features on great books are our specialties. And for even more reading fun we have trivia games, word scrambles and awesome contests!"

http://www.teenreads.com/  (For older readers) "Thoughtful book reviews, compelling features, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts of the hottest new releases, literary games and contests, and more with readers every week." 

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/index.cfm  Read a winner!  The American Library Association lists award winners - Newbery, Best Books for Young Adults, Belpre awards, etc.

http://www.guysread.com/  "Welcome to Guys Read, a web-based literacy program for boys.  Our mission is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers."

http://www.readkiddoread.com  "READKIDDOREAD—which helps parents and educators connect their children with the books that will turn them into lifelong readers—is [James Patterson's] latest innovation in this area.

Novelist on GALILEO (Paid for through the state of Georgia - email lpals@jeffcityschools.org for the password) - Browse award winners, search by interest, recommendations, ratings, and discussion guides.

http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/homePage.do  Scholastic's Teacher Book Wizard (works for kids too!).  Type in a favorite book to get similar titles you might enjoy.  You can also search by Lexile score.

http://www.reading.org/Resources/Booklists.aspx  International Reading Association Book Awards (teacher choice AND student choice!)

Parents:  Need help with motivation?  Here are some ideas from Reading Is Fundamental (RIF): Teenagers and Reading