“Summer reading is about kicking off shoes, staying up much too late, reading all day with no one caring that’s what you’re doing. It’s about rushing through one to get to the next or lingering as long as you want. It’s about vicarious experiences that let us become a girl in an attic, a boy in the wilderness, a kite runner in a far-away land. And that type of reading begins with personal choice.” - Dr. Kylene Beers: educator, author, and former president of the National Council of Teachers of English
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The Mepham English Department invites students to choose their own books for summer reading assignments.
It's that simple... so select a book that you will actually read! Give yourself time to finish it before we return to school in September. You can choose fiction or nonfiction novels, graphic novels, or even a play. Audiobooks are OK, too (and welcomed)! They are available to borrow through the Mepham HS Library or your public library. Your English teacher(s) will ask you to write a reflection on your summer reading selection in the beginning of the school year. |
Need help finding a book? Your local public library is a great place to start!
We know that you're more likely to read a book that interests you, and we'll do what we can to help you find something that works for you.
There are many social media influencers that love sharing book recommendations. Simply search for hashtags like #booktok, #bookstagram, and #booktube. You can also check out our English Department Instagram account @ReadWriteMepham for recommendations from Dr. Allegretta and other faculty members
You can also check out these links for suggestions:
