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Summer reading is important for students’ overall development, so let Siena help your student(s) find some age-appropriate books that are also interesting, relatable, and social–emotionally beneficial. For students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, summer reading lets them practice their decoding, retention, and fluency skills.

Summer Reading Recommendations for Teens and Tweens

At the end of each school year, Siena teachers share summer reading packets, which include recommendations and class readings for students across all grade levels. Teachers assemble reading lists to share with students, always choosing a variety of books that reflect Siena’s diverse community and curriculum. Here are some of the books Siena’s students will be reading this summer:

Additional Summer Reading Resources

General Resources

• Summer Reading Tips for Parents from the Learning Disabilities Association of America offers good advice to keep summer reading enjoyable.
• The National Education Association has ample resources, tips, and more for children to Get Serious About Summer Reading.  
• The New York Public Library has Staff Picks for Teens and Staff Picks for Kids, including some in Spanish.
• Students who prefer to listen to books—or who perhaps want to read along while listening—should also explore the audiobook selections on Learning Ally, Audible, and AudioFile. 
• Students who prefer more visual storytelling can see these 80 Best Graphic Novels for Kids.

Local Resources

• Maryland families can check the Montgomery County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge, which includes summer reading booklists by grade.
• Virginia families can check the Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Adventure and Recommended Reads.
• Washington, DC, families can check the DC Public Library’s Discover Summer for Kids.
• An additional option for summer reading work is Siena Tutors, which provides individual virtual instruction for students in grades 3-12. Learn more here.

Siena Resources

For more information from The Siena School blog, see previous posts about Summer Boredom Busters, successful Summer Academics and Camps, Summer Tech Skills, and Summer Reading 2022.

The Siena School, a national leader in dyslexia education, serves bright, college-bound students with language-based learning differences on campuses in Silver Spring, MD (grades 3-12) and Oakton, VA (grades 3-11).