Middle grade and YA books I love and recommend: In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson, Bette Bao Lord. Jack’s already read and enjoyed this historical fiction mash-up of immigrant life and American baseball.This award-winning novel is inspired by a true story about a captive gorilla-and the power of friendship. The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate.My kids are finally old enough for this modern classic. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, J.Princess Academy, Shannon Hale. I keep hearing this tween/young teen novel about finding your place in the world has more depth than the title indicates. By the author of Austenland.Jack liked it too.) A twelve-year-old girl helps her 8-year-old brother navigate life with autism. Rules, Cynthia Lord (already read-a big hit.My mom has been telling me to read this for forever. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Betty Smith.Except for Harry Potter-we’re listening to the audiobook together. We’ll probably each read these independently, then come together to chat about them.
Jack (age 11), Sarah (age 9), and I made this list of promising (and age-appropriate) titles together. We don’t homeschool year-round, but we read a ton during the summer months, and spend more time than usually talking about the books they’re reading. Books I want to read with my kids this summer. Will surprised me by plucking this one from my library stack and reading it in a few days’ time.
That’s okay: adults should be reading YA, too. My own kids won’t be ready for these for a few more years. These titles are aimed at teens, not tweens. Books I want to read that happen to be YA books Today I’m sharing a few tween and YA favorites I’ve already read and enjoyed, along with the YA books I want to read this summer. I’ve received repeated requests to share some young adult and kid lit titles for your summer reading. This year’s summer reading guide has 7 categories-and YA isn’t one of them.
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