PRInTS 2020

Stephen J. Gerace Elementary School

Hillview Elementary School

North Boulevard Elementary School

Read, Kiddos Read! This summer we encourage all of our elementary students to read as often and as much as possible.

In the links below you will find links to grade-specific brochures featuring some "must-read" childhood selections.

Students do not have to limit their choices to the books listed for their grade levels. These are merely jumping off points. Read far and wide about topics that most interest your student. We have also created these Literacy Activity Calendars for you to complete with your students. Try a new activity each day!

Upon return to school, students will be expected to demonstrate their abilities to address theme, supported by quotes and relevant evidence. As you scroll to the bottom of the page you will find information about how to access more summer ebook and audio options through the Pequannock Township Public Library.

And finally, don't wait until school starts to talk about books with your school community! Encourage your student to share his or her favorite reads or listens! At the bottom of the page we have a Flipgrid for elementary school students to share their thoughts about what they are reading. Join in the conversation and get reading!

Find more details for each Grade level below:

Grade One

Grade Two

Grade Three

Grade Four

Grade Five

Need more help getting started with book recommendations? Check out these resources:

Need help getting started with book recommendations? Try these resources:

What Should I Read Next? (A search engine to help students determine WHAT students might want to read.)

Teaching Books Trailers for all grade levels

65 Book Trailer Videos to Build Excitement about Summer Reading

Fiction & Nonfiction Book Lists

Publisher’s Weekly Best Book Lists

The American Library Association’s “Notable Children’s Books”

ReadKiddoRead.com (James Patterson reading website)

Best Books (School Library Journal)

Scholastic Book Recommendation Search Tool

Best Books for Kids (Common Sense Media)

Good Reads - Best Books of 2019

Students can also take out books via Hoopla and the Pequannock Public Library. Each Hoopla title offers unlimited borrows, so no matter what, they're available for you to read immediately! In order to borrow from Hoopla, you'll need to create a Hoopla account using your Pequannock Public Library card number and PIN. If you do not know or can't find your card number and/or PIN, email circ-peq@mainlib.org for details. You may visit or call the Pequannock Public Library upon reopening.

We can't wait until school starts! We would love to hear about your summer reading! Visit the Elementary PRinTS Flipgrid to share your favorite summer read right now! Click "Login with Google" to start sharing. Each Flipgrid share will offer students an additional ticket for the Blue and Gold Incentive.