2025 UPPER SCHOOL SUMMER REQUIREMENTS
It is that time of year where we announce our plan for Summer Reading. We're returning to a more traditional summer reading format—with a twist. Each year will feature a new theme, and this year’s is World War II. Students in grades 6–12 will read a book tied to that theme, assigned by grade or English course. Please ensure your child reads the book for the course they will enter in 2025–2026. Full details were emailed to all Upper School families on May 7. We look forward to exploring these powerful stories together this fall!
Required Summer Reading by Grade/Course
6th Grade: A Father’s Promise by Donna L. Hess
7th Grade: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
8th Grade: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
9th Grade/Principles of Literature: Night by Ellie Wiesel
10th Grade/World Literature: Night by Ellie Wiesel
AP Lit: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
AP Lang: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
DE Comp: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
American Lit: Bluebird by Sharon Cameron
British Lit: Bluebird by Sharon Cameron
DE American Lit: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
**Important Note: Required reading is based on the grade/course the student is going into for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any questions about what course you will be in, please contact Ms. Wages at karenw@lcalions.com.
We hope that students enjoy these selections and can’t wait to dive deeper into them this fall.
