2025 SCCPSS Summer Reading Program

While reading during summer vacation may not be a priority for most students, it is critical to a student’s ability to not only retain information learned the previous year but also to grow in knowledge and literacy skills to prepare for the year ahead. Regular reading helps students to develop reading comprehension ability and improve vocabulary and grammar (Krashen, 2004). Reading can also help to nurture empathy (Laminack & Kelly, 2019) and strengthen content knowledge (ILA, 2018).

Students should read or listen to between 2-4 books over the summer. Ebooks, audiobooks, and graphic novels are all acceptable options for summer reading. Students should select books that interest them and that they will actually enjoy reading.