2025 Riverside Summer Read: 

Where in the World?  

We’ve been inspired by the outpouring of interest and engagement from our students, parents and teachers in the many cultures that make up our school community and want to encourage everyone to continue to explore that multicultural theme throughout the summer months. We are thrilled to announce that our Summer Read Initiative this year will celebrate books from around the world.

 

Get ready to answer this question – Where in the World?

 

Students should aim to read a book from each of the seven continents over the summer that is:
  • Set in a country on that continent
  • Written by an author from a country on that continent 
  • Features a main character from a country on that continent
Once they complete the book, they should color in the continent on the map and fill in the relevant information on the reading log. Students can read multiple books from the same country - just one color per continent! Here is a printable version of the map and reading log.

All reading levels are welcome! Books can be enjoyed independently by the students or as a wonderful read-aloud for the whole family. Share your favorite books with your friends!

Need some inspiration? Check out this Where in the World? Summer Reading List - a wonderful collection of books recommended by our very own Riverside parents and teachers. It includes stories from around the globe, spanning a variety of genres, reading levels, and perspectives. A big thank you to everyone who submitted a favorite title! * 

There will be bins placed outside the front doors of school from Sept. 2-5 to collect the colored maps and reading logs, and students who turn those in will be entered into a raffle. Winners will be drawn at random, and a prize will be awarded to one student per grade. Please encourage your child to turn in maps whether they are fully filled out or not. We want to celebrate all readers!

Questions? Email the Summer Read Co-Chairs Vandana Anand and Stirling Eads at riversideschooleducation@gmail.com.  

* Note: The reading list was crowdsourced from our community and is meant to offer a broad range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to review any titles independently to ensure they align with their preferences and values.

FAQs

 

What is the "Riverside Summer Read"?

The Riverside Summer Read is a shared reading experience for all the students and families at Riverside. It not only encourages students to read over the summer but also becomes a reference point for conversations between parents, children, teachers, librarians, neighbors, and friends.

 

Who can we contact if we have any questions about which book to read or anything else?

Feel free to email Summer Read Co-Chairs Vandana Anand and Stirling Eads at riversideschooleducation@gmail.com.

 

How does Riverside use these books in the fall?

This varies by year. In 2022, when the Summer Read was Wonder, author R.J. Palacio spoke to the students in the fall. Another year, Peter Pan was the Summer Read and the Winter Musical, as well as the theme of the yearbook.  

 

Who organizes the Summer Read?

The Summer Read is organized by the PTA with input from two fabulous Riverside teachers.

 

 

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