The titles on this 7th grade summer reading list are good books for ages 11-13 (or thereabouts) and will aid in the prevention of the "summer slide" as well as peak their interest and help them maintain good reading habits. More summer reading lists for 7th graders: 6th grade summer reading list 8th grade summer reading list Nonfiction for Middle School Students Table of contents Contemporary Realism Fantasy and Science Fiction Historical Fiction Graphic Novels (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) Contemporary Realism SUMMER OF BRAVE by Amy N ..read more

Whether your kids are headed off to camp for the first time or they are summer camp veterans, they will enjoy these children's books about summer camp. Use these picture books, graphic novels and chapter books to help allay anxieties about heading off to a new place and having to make new friends, and being away from home. (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) Table of contents Summer Camp Picture Books Early Chapter Books ages 7-9 Graphic Novels Middle Grade MORE: Want to put together a summer camp at home? Try our DIY Summer Camp Ideas! Summer C ..read more

Nurturing beginning readers is a delicate balance of finding the right books and not applying too much pressure! This summer book list for beginning readers (kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders) should help you with the first part. To avoid applying too much pressure on your kids to learn to read, let them take things at their own pace and the perfect time to do this is the lazy days of summer. Our summer reading resource page will give you even more ideas. (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) MORE EASY READER LISTS: Easy readers that are actually ..read more

Korean folktales give kids the opportunity to listen to captivating stories that offer universal appeal as well as insights into Korean culture. Plus, young readers will enjoy making comparisons between Korean folklore and traditional stories, fairy tales and legends from other cultures around the world. Use our Korean folktale book list to start your reading adventure! (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) Where's Halmoni? by Julie Kim Find it: Amazon | Bookshop This is such a wonderful and unique book! Two siblings arrive at Halmoni’s house (grandm ..read more

Reading Hawaiian folktales and legends to your kids offers the opportunity to discover fascinating stories of gods and goddesses, spirits and tricksters. Sure, it would be great to head over to the islands and listen to these stories while the waves pound in the background. But just in case you are miles away from the ocean, these Hawaiian folktale books will transport your imaginations to warm and enticing climes. (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) For a great sampling of legends and myths from different cultures check out our list of 50 folktales ..read more

This diverse book list celebrates picture books written by Asian and Asian-American authors. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month but you can (and should!) read these books all year round! (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) For books with Asian and Asian-American protagonists for older readers see our list of Asian American History Month books for middle grade readers. The authors on this list primarily represent East Asian and Pacific-Islander heritage. You can find South Asian books here: South Asian and Ind ..read more

This list of middle grade books for ages 8-13 features diverse Muslim protagonists. These books will open the hearts and minds of young readers to the lives of others and well acting as mirrors reflecting their own experiences. (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) Books set in Western Countries with Muslim Protagonists The following books with Muslim characters are set primarily in western countries, although some of them begin in the family's country of origin. Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi. Twelve-year-old, Pakistani-American, Yusuf ..read more

This list of children's picture books features Muslim central characters in everyday situations, experiencing joy in their identities and dreaming about their futures. (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) The list is divided into the following categories: books about head scarves families communities concept books biographies and history Books about the Head Scarf Under My Hijab by Hena Khan. What a delightful book filled with strong female role models! A girl narrates her observations of how six women in her life wear (or don't wear) the hijab ..read more

The diverse poetry books on this list encompasses a variety of poetic forms. Themes include play, family, identity, friends and just silly and fun poems accompanied by illustrations that reflect the multicultural world our children inhabit. (Note: this post contains affiliate links that earn from qualifying purchases.) Culturally Diverse Poetry for Kids Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets, by Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth is a splendid cross-cultural collection of poetry. Original poems celebrate the work of a wide group of classic and contemporary poets. Thi ..read more

Writing spine poems is a marvelously fun activity that opens up a world of creativity for kids who are intimidated by writing poetry. What is Book Spine Poetry? A spine poem is a poem created by stacking books, spine side out, so that the titles create a poem when read in succession. The poems can be long or short, depending on how many books in the stack. These "found poems" are delightful, and are freed from the conventions and rules of standard poetic forms. They need not rhyme (indeed, they rarely do) or conform to any preordained rhythmic structures. MORE: 14 Poetry Writing Promps How to ..read more