While it's important for students to rest, play, reconnect with family, and be bored during the summer months, young adults should also be self-selecting books and reading for pleasure all summer long. Spending time with books that interest them will expand their knowledge, keep their skills sharp, and encourage a love of reading.
- Create a summer reading challenge or set and work toward reading goals.
- Set aside dedicated reading time each day to explore new books.
- Take regular trips to the library or bookstores to pick out books.
- Organize a book club or reading group with other kids to discuss and share their favorite reads.
- Find and participate in local summer reading programs and events at libraries and bookstores.
- Use technology to access e-books and audiobooks to enjoy on the go.
- Keep a reading log or journal to track progress and share thoughts on the books you read.
- Introduce reading as a fun and relaxing summer activity by creating cozy reading nooks and spaces at home.
- Incorporate reading into other summer activities, such as reading about places you visit or reading recipes before baking.
- Provide a variety of reading materials, including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and magazines, to keep kids engaged and interested in reading all summer long.
Welcome to our Summer Reading libguide. Click through the ideas and suggestions below and in the tabs on the left to keep reading all summer long.
Graduating seniors and anyone else who reads! Many colleges and universities publish a reading list for incoming freshmen. Be sure to check out your university's website. Check out UC Berkeley's summer reading list for incoming students HERE.
