Summer Reading: Summer 2024

Students who will be in grade 6-12 next school year are invited to the Challenge!

Books Becoming Movies or Shows

• Books into movies, via IMDb
• Books into movies
• Books into movies - Libby

Middle Grades

• 6-8 Summer Reading from ALA (American Library Association)

Young Adult

• Teens' Top Ten: Graphic Novels and full list
• Teens' Best Fiction of 2024
• Quick Picks for teens who don't love reading, 2024

DP & College Bound Students

• 101 books for college-bound readers
• Fiction and Nonfiction by interest area:
  • Arts and Recreation
  • Culture and Society
  • History
  • Language and Literature
  • Science and Nature

Learn & Have fun!

• Chrome Music Lab, website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments.
• The Kid Should See This, "smart videos for curious minds of all ages"
• Ted-Ed, videos about loads of subjects
• Recommended Websites for Teens on various topics - a mega list!

• Interested in Library Events or helping out in the library?
• Sign up for the OIS Reads Team to stay informed about our latest events and tasks!

Our recommended titles for 24-25, known as our "OIS Reads" books.

• Two titles per genre for Middle Graders (MG) and Young Adults (YA)

How many will YOU read in the 24-25 school year? 

24-25 OIS Reads

Open 23-24 #1 by Genre, not on OIS Reads 

Popular websites to visit all year long - follow your favorites!

• Book Riot
• Epic Reads
• Penguin Teen
• We are Bookish, Young Adult recommendations and lists
• Reactor, a site for sci-fi and fantasy lovers (young adult and adult)
• Reading Rockets, for younger readers
• Shepherd, recommendations from authors, various ages and themes

Personalized Suggestions

• Gnooks - personalized suggestions based on authors you like
• Narrative Muse - sign up required - check with your parents if under 13. Complete a form about your preferences for book suggestions.

20 Best Podcasts for Teens

Sora books & audiobooks available all summer!

Middle School Sweet Reads

Young Adult Sweet Reads