Research shows that children are more motivated to read when they are given a choice of well regarded titles. Reading over the summer also helps to avoid the "summer slide." A new study from School Library Journal has even more impactful information. Make frequent trips to the library as part of your summer plans and offer plenty of interesting books at home. Choosing a book for a family read-aloud is another wonderful way to share and discuss good books. Don't miss the Wayland Public Library's Summer Reading Program for even more summer reading fun.
The following list contains high quality, noteworthy books published in recent years. This list should provide just a starting point for your child's summer reading that will lead to further explorations. Many of the following authors have have published multiple titles, and we encourage you to check them out as well. Please note that you can click on each title to see a description of the book.
Happy reading from your elementary librarians!
~Ruth Burman, Claypit Hill
~Colleen Flannery, Happy Hollow
~Anne Powell, Loker
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