Summer Reading 2026

Read whatever interests you.

Don't worry about page count.

Don't worry about reading levels.

Honestly, the important thing is that you read.

Find books that interest you and just READ!

Summer Reading Programs

Albany Public Library -- AC Library's Summer Adventure 2026

Berkeley Public Library -- Summer Reading 2026

Oakland Public Library -- Summer programs 2026

San Francisco Public Library -- Summer Stride 2026

AMS Summer Reading Bingo

Summer Reading Recommendations

Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) -- Summer Reading List 2026 (Grades 6-8)

ALSC Día Reading List 2026 (Grades 6-8)

ALSC Día Reading List 2026 (Grades 6-8 in Spanish)

Award Winning Lists

Caldecott winners

Newbery winners

YA Book Lists

NPR YA Books We Love 2025

Publishers Weekly Middle Grade Summer Reads 2026

Publishers Weekly YA Summer Reads 2026

Sora Sweet Reads 2026 (access 24 free YA ebooks)

YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant YA Readers 2025

What Should I Read Next?

Some links to free audio and e-books

15 Ways to get free Audiobooks

Hoopla -- Sign up with your public library card (FREE!)

Simon Teen Free Reads

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