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Summer is a time that should find us looking forward to reading and remembering that a good book can be fun as well as informative. Research tells us that reading has profound cognitive consequences. Cunningham and Stanovich (2003) report that independent, out-of-school reading makes a large and unique contribution toward reading ability, aspects of verbal intelligence, and general knowledge about the world. By encouraging students to read over the summer, we support the goal of creating lifelong readers.

This year, all students in a school will read the same title in the hope that it may promote a greater unity among students and a desire to be part of collaborative conversations in September. By reading one title across all grades in a school, the love of reading can be shared with the entire school community.

Directions: Students should read this year’s selection for their school listed below. Students should be prepared to analyze, discuss, and participate in individual and group activities on the first day of school. Parents are encouraged to read along with their child as well to foster discussion about the reading.

Paper copies of the text (and digital through Libby and Hoopla) will be available through the Montville Township Public Library (MTPL). If not available you may choose to put a “hold” on the book, and you will be notified when the book is available. Please see or call the MTPL if you need help locating a title (973) 402-0900 x227.

The titles below will be available at the Montville Township Public Library (MTPL) in the regular and/or summer collections. If a title is not available you may choose to put a “hold” on the book, and you will be notified when the book is available. Please see or call the MTPL if you need help locating a title (973) 402-0900 x227.

Directions: Please read the required books for your course and be ready to discuss and participate in various group and individual writing activities when you return on the first day of school.