Not sure what to read this summer? We've curated a list of reading guides, including our very own, to help your student find their next favorite book.
Hawthorne & Columbus Elementary Suggested Reading Lists
Every year, HES and CES puts out a suggested reading list based on the grade level your child will be entering into in September. This is not a mandatory list but rather suggested books that they may be interested in.
New this year: all students now have access to Sora, a digital library of ebooks and audiobooks curated by the Westchester Library System. It is available via Classlink and students can log in to access the books to read and listen to on their own digital devices.
Additional Reading Lists
Need suggestions for beach reading or books to bring to summer camp? The Horn Book has put together an excellent list of recommended titles for all ages.
The ALSC's 2025 Summer Reading Lists are full of book titles and other digital media options to keep children engaged in reading and exploring throughout the summer. Titles were compiled and annotated by members of ALSC’s Quicklists Consulting Committee.
Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read. Here is their curated summer reading guide.
Earn a free book through the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program.