We are excited to announce that the 2026 LPS Summer Reading List is now ready for distribution! This list includes curated, grade-level appropriate book recommendations for students entering Grades 1 through 8:
Grade 1 , Grade 2 , Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 , Grade 6 , Grade 7 and Grade 8.
The full reading list will be posted on the LPS website and will also be shared with the Lawrence Public Library. The Lawrence Public Library will have copies of the selected books available for students to borrow. If students do not yet have a library card, please support families by sharing and helping them complete the Library Card Application Form.
Schools are encouraged to:
- Share the reading list with students and families before the end of the school year.
- Provide clear expectations or suggested guidelines for summer reading.
- Offer incentives or recognition for students who return to school with evidence of completed reading.
Optional Reading Support Materials:
Here are some optional tools schools can offer students to help them track and reflect on their summer reading:
- 📖 Sample Summer Reading Log (Grades 5–8) Summer Reading Log
- 🧠 Four Square Reading Activity (Grades 5–8) Four Square Summer Reading
- ✏️ Basic Reading Log (Grades 1–4) basicreadinglog
- 📚 Summer Book Tracker (Grades 1–4) Summer Book Tracker
- 🎯 Goal Setting Sheets (Grades 1–4) goalsettingsheets
We hope all students enjoy a summer full of engaging and meaningful reading experiences. Thank you for supporting literacy and learning all year long!
