Middle School Suggested Summer Reading

Dear Middle School Students and Families,

We’re excited to share this year’s LMSD Middle Grades Summer Reading Suggestions, thoughtfully curated to highlight some incredible authors who will be featured at our upcoming Young People’s Book Festival of Greater Philadelphia (YO! Book Fest) taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Black Rock Middle School.

Our summer reading list has been developed with the goal of connecting students to this authentic and inspiring community event. The selected books represent some of the stories by talented visiting authors and illustrators whose work will come to life during the festival. Feel free to explore additional titles by them!

Please find the suggested reading list here, as well as a slideshow with links to learn more about each author and their books. We invite caregivers to preview books and discuss them with their students. Some YA titles include sophisticated structure and/or themes and the list offers selections of interest and accessibility to students across a wide range of reading levels. Books are available at Lower Merion public libraries and through your preferred independent book store. Please join us at Children’s Book World in Haverford, PA on Monday, June 2 from 4:00-6:00 PM for a special shopping event that benefits our middle school libraries!

Whether you read one book or many, we hope this summer’s reading leads to joyful discovery– and builds excitement for the amazing literary celebration in October! When we return to school, you will hear more about ways to get involved in YO! Book Festival; follow @yobookfest for updates in the meantime. We wish you a great summer and invite you to read and get ready to meet the authors in the fall!

Warmly,

Kathryn Maahs, WVMS
Kelly Mc Dermott, BCMS
Rachel Nichols, BRMS
LMSD Middle School Librarians