2026 Riverside Summer Read - COMING SOON!


In 2025, our students embraced the Summer Read – Where in the World theme with enthusiasm and curiosity, reading books from all seven continents. Check out the archived 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!*

* 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.
 
What are some examples of "Summer Reads" from recent years? Previous Summer Reads have included:
2022: "We're All Wonders" (K-2); "Wonder" (3-5), both by R.J. Palacio
2023: "Finding Winnie" (K-2); "Winnie's Great War" (3-5) by Lindsay Mattick
2024: "Who is Katie Ledecky?" (K-2); "The Boys in the Boat, Young Readers Adaptation" (3-5) 
2025:  Where in the World? (crowdsourced list of international titles, see above)

 

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 Stirling Eads and Ariel Ramchandani at riversideschooleducation@gmail.com.

 

Who organizes the Summer Read?

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

 

Feedback & Comments!

 

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