HMS Summer Reading
The Summer Book Challenge is a personal challenge for each student - not a contest or competition between students or classes. We are hoping that students stretch themselves as readers and increase their competence, confidence and reading motivation through their daily participation in our reading community. Reading choices should be student driven. ALL materials are a choice! It could be a magazine, chapter book, national park guide book, DVD instruction manual, anything!
We are implementing the Summer Book Challenge because of these core beliefs:
Everybody reads! Everybody wins!
Strong readers have lots of reading experiences that will help make a good, all-around reader.
There’s the “right book” for you out there somewhere. Let’s find it!
We believe what you read is YOUR choice.
Your reading life matters.
There are several programs to access eBooks to read all summer long!
First, students are encouraged to read at least three SCJR nominees in order to vote on their favorite title in the spring of 2024. Many nominees are available via your BCSD SORA account and accessed through Classlink.
Book trailers for the nominees are available HERE
Want to access these books via Classlink on a non-BCSD device - use the url: https://launchpad.classlink.com/bcsds
SORA App User Instructions: WATCH VIDEO
BCPL Summer Reading
Berkeley County Public Library has a great summer reading program that is all online. The BCPL has a great reading program with prizes that kids will love. They have fun programs all summer! Kids are encouraged to read anything: Books, magazines, audiobooks and ebooks. All are welcome!
Access the website and register HERE!
Looking for more?
Please review our HMS 2023 Summer Reading Suggested List. Students, please be sure to read books that are appropriate for your age level and within your most recent LEXILE level.
If you are looking for some titles, this reading list has some GREAT options for kids.
I love the globally minded list below for exposing kids to different lives, cultures and countries!
What a great way to take a vacation and travel the world AND meet new people (characters) and never leave your couch!
Sora SWEET READS
38 Free eBooks until August - DETAILS
Have Questions or Need Help? Email smallsn@bcsdschools.net