The JAMS English-Language Arts/Humanities Departments would like to strongly encourage each incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grader to engage in summer reading.  

Reading during the summer break is not only a great way to relax and unwind, but also an opportunity for students to enhance their reading skills and broaden their horizons.  We hope you will choose books that are interesting to you, and your public libraries are a great resource. You can access a variety of popular and valuable resources below.

We hope you take this opportunity to explore different genres, discover new authors, and immerse yourself in the joy of reading.

Wishing you a restful and rejuvenating summer,
ELA Department.

• 2025 Award Winners
  
  
• 2025 American Library Association Recommended Books for grades 6-8
  
  
• 2025 Sora Sweet Reads (access SORA through your Clever Account)
  
  
• 2024 Award Winners
  
  
• 2024 Project Lit
  
  
• 2023 Award Winners
  
  
• 2023 Project Lit
  
  
• SMMUSD MS Student Recommendations

Sign up for Santa Monica Library's Summer Reading Program