Summer is an excellent time to READ!
Studies show that reading over summer vacation keeps kids' brains active and reduces setbacks in reading levels, known as the "Summer Slide". Source
Have a look at the following book suggestions, reading activities and reading lists. None of this is required reading, just suggestions for something great to read during the summer holiday.
Happy Reading!
Follett Destiny offers great author information and fun author virtual visit talks.
Check it out on their website!
Behind the Book - Popular authors talk about their books.
First Chapter Fridays - Authors read the first chapter of their books.
Author Takeover - Authors give insight into their work and process as writers.
More suggestion lists for summer reading! Nothing required, just ideas!
Summer Reading: Book Lists and Tips for Every Age (Brightly)
2023 Summer Reading List for Kids and Teens (We Are Teachers)
Best Summer Reading Lists for All Grade Levels (What We Do All Day)
2023 Summer Reading List of Best Books For Kids (Imagination Soup)
What is Sync?
I already use Sora for school. How do I add SYNC titles?
If you already use Sora, you’ll need to add the SYNC program’s library. Here are the steps:
PressReader - Thousands of newspapers and magazines all in one app. Access more than 7,000 top publications around the globe, provided by ASW.
Log-in Instructions
Visit pressreader.com
Connect to ASW wifi, then sign-in with Google option, use ASW school email and password
Search for any publication
Create your own channel with collections and select publications to show in your feed
SORA by Overdrive - Ebooks and Audiobooks
Log-in Instructions
Go to soraapp.com
Click on Continue to enter setup code: ceesa
Select our school: American School of Warsaw
Sign in with your ASW school email and password
Browse the collection; borrowing period is 2 weeks; books are automatically returned; holds can easily be placed on books.
The New York Times: Annual Summer Writing Contest 2023
Writing Rich Reading Responses: Participating in Our Summer Contest
What is the New York Times reading contest?