Summer Reading Program
2026
“Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body.” -Joseph Addison
It’s important to keep exercising your brain over the summer, to keep your brain cells strong!
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A Message from The West Deptford Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Dear West Deptford Families,
We are excited to announce the launch of our optional Summer Reading Program for students in Preschool through Fourth grade! This initiative is designed to keep our young learners engaged in reading throughout the summer months in a way that is both meaningful and fun.
Students are invited to choose a book from the suggested reading list or select a favorite title of their own. Any book that sparks their interest and imagination is encouraged. After finishing their book, students can extend their experience by completing one activity or project of their choice that connects to what they read.
When school resumes in September, students are encouraged to bring their completed project or activity to share with their teachers and classmates. Each participating student will receive a certificate of completion to celebrate their hard work and commitment to reading.
We hope this program inspires curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting literacy at home. We look forward to celebrating our students’ efforts and seeing their wonderful creations in the fall!
In Partnership,
The West Deptford Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Available from May 18 through August 24, this exciting digital reading initiative provides students with free, unlimited access to a wide variety of engaging books and audiobooks.Reading during the summer months plays a critical role in supporting literacy growth, preventing learning loss, and building creativity and confidence. Through our partnership with Sora, an award-winning digital reading app, students can enjoy 24/7 access to more than 150 high-interest titles designed specifically for grades K–8. Best of all, every title in the Sora Sweet Reads collection is instantly available with no holds or waitlists. These books will automatically appear in your school's Sora app during the summer months. Click here to be taken to Sora and click here for login instructions.
Students can explore a wide range of content, including graphic novels, nonfiction, STEM-focused texts, and casual reads, all organized into fun and engaging categories such as Sleuths, Scares & Puzzles and High Energy Summer. The collection also includes bilingual titles, read-alongs, and built-in tools like text-to-speech, font adjustments, and dictionary support to ensure accessibility for all learners.
How the Program Works
In order to receive a certificate of participation in September, the students will complete grade level challenges. Click on the link that corresponds to the student's grade level they will be in September 2026 to be taken to those challenges.
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