Summer brings opportunities to spend time with friends and family and enjoy the outdoors. We hope that you and your student will also continue to read to develop a love of books and learning new things.
2026 Summer Reading Challenge
- Complete the reading log form below noting the number of books you read (or have had read to you) this summer.
- Have your parent/guardian sign-off on your summer reading.
- Return this completed log to your teacher on the first day of school.
Reading Reward
Any student who completes a reading log will be entered into a drawing to be featured in a round table discussion with Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo on Salem Access TV to discuss their favorite books.
In addition, top readers will have their favorite books displayed, with their names at Salem Public Library’s recommended books section.
Download Summer Reading Logs
Reading Suggestions
Suggestions For All Ages
More great lists curated by the American Library Association.
Massachusetts Children’s Book Awards (Grades 3-6)
Explore the 2026-27 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Nominees.
Massachusetts Teen Book Award Nominees (Grades 7-12)
Explore the 2026-27 Massachusetts Teen Book Award Nominees
2025 Summer Learning K-12
K-5 Mathematics
- ST Math: Research-based program that builds understanding of math concepts through puzzles. This opportunity is available on students’ ClassLink page.
- Math Games: Fully Unplugged Math Games offered in English and Spanish that only require a deck of cards — no computer
- MathFactLab: Free website for online math fact fluency practice that is based on reasoning strategies and sense-making. Students access MathFactLab through their Classlink page.
Grades 6-8 and 9-12 Mathematics
- View the Google document to view the many suggested math activities for grades 6-8 and grades 9-12 students.
Salem Public Library
The Salem Public Library is a great local resource to find many of the books in the lists above in both physical and electronic formats. See this page with specifics on how to access.
