JUNIOR UNIT B SUMMER READING

June 2008

Dear Upcoming Junior Unit B Students and Parents,

The teachers of Junior Unit B wish you a happy and relaxing summer. We are looking forward to meeting you and working with you next school year!

All Junior Unit B students should continue reading during the summer. It is our hope that you will read a little bit each day, whether you are at home, at camp or traveling. You are required to read at least three books and respond to one of the three. Your response may take one of several forms; below are some ideas.

• a written discussion of your feelings about the book,
• a summary of the plot of the book,
• a poem or drawing inspired by the book, or
• a poster, diorama, or mobile illustrating scenes or characters from the book

We don't want this to be a huge burden; do something you will enjoy. Your response is due on the first full day of school, Friday, September 5, 2008. Bring your three summer reading books also, unless you've already returned them to the library.

The three online children's reading lists below should be helpful in selecting books to read: 

American Library Association's Notable Children's Books
Bank Street College Best Books for Children
New York Public Library Best Books for Children

We have informed Robin's Book Store, Border's Book Store, Barnes and Noble, and Joseph Fox Bookseller in Philadelphia, as well as Children's Book World in Haverford, of the online lists we have provided to you. Many of these books can be found at the Free Library.

Please keep in mind, however, that the book lists are far from exhaustive. If you find a good piece of literature that is not on the list, by all means read it! . Feel free to use the online Junior Unit Summer Reading List as a resource, but please note that it does not include titles published since the academic year 2005-2006.)

So enjoy your summer, and whether you are camping, hiking, swimming, touring or visiting, take along a good book and read, read, read!

Best Wishes!

The Junior Unit B teachers