7th Grade- Class of 2032

Hello incoming 7th graders!

We hope that you have a fantastic summer filled with fun, relaxation, and some good books. We hope you even make time to do some reading that is not part of a school assignment!

You have many options for obtaining your summer reading books. You can buy them, check them out from a public library, or, if you are a returning student, check them out from the Dwight library or as ebooks using Sora.

If you are a returning student and would like more information on how to use Sora to check out ebooks for summer reading, make sure to visit the Sora page on this website.

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Summer Assignment

We encourage all rising Grade 7 students to spend some time reading over the summer and discovering books they enjoy. Students should read a minimum of three books, including the required Grade 7 text below. We’ve also included some recommended options for additional reading, though students are welcome to choose other novels that interest them.

Please keep a simple Google Doc with the titles and authors of the books you read over the summer, and be ready to share it with your teacher during the first week of school.

Required Grade 7 Summer Reading:

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

Students should read this book before the start of school, as it will connect to in-class assignments and discussions during the first weeks of Grade 7.

While the lists below offer excellent recommendations, we also encourage students to explore library shelves, bookstores, and Sora over the summer to discover new books that spark a love of reading.

Wishing you a joyful summer of reading!

If you have any questions, please contact Head of Middle School Humanities, Marie Nieto, at mnieto@dwight.edu

Left orphaned and physically flawed in a civilization that shuns and discards the weak, Kira faces a frighteningly uncertain future.

Her neighbors are hostile, and no one but a small boy offers to help. When she is summoned to judgment by The Council of Guardians, Kira prepares to fight for her life.

But the Council, to her surprise, has plans for her. Blessed with an almost magical talent that keeps her alive, the young girl faces new responsibilities and a set of mysteries deep within the only world she has ever known. On her quest for truth, Kira discovers things that will change her life and world forever.

A compelling examination of a future society, Gathering Blue challenges readers to think about community, creativity, and the values that they have learned to accept. Once again Lois Lowry brings readers on a provocative journey that inspires contemplation long after the last page is turned.