Welcome to BMS Summer Reading 2023!

All the info you need! 

See this 2-page printable overview

For information in other languages:

• Albanian
• Arabic
• Portuguese
• Spanish

This website has more detailed information on:

• Book lists for different grades
• Response piece project choices
• Where to get books
• Suggestions for other things to read

If you have questions, contact BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Entering Grade 5 or 6?

Students entering grade 5 & 6 at BMS in fall 2023 should:

1. Read at least one book from the Grade 5 & 6 summer reading list
2. Do a response piece about that book. Your ELA teacher will have directions about turning it in in early September. It will count toward your T1 grade.
3. Read a graphic novel of your own choice!

While these are minimum expectations, we definitely hope you will read much more all summer long!
We also strongly encourage all - kids, teens and their adults -- to sign up for the Beverly Public Library summer reading program.

The books on this list represent a range of genres, formats, topics, experiences, heritages, identities and situations. They are all on the Massachusetts Children's Book Awards list for 2023-24 for students in grades 4 through 6 (minus the graphic novels -- which students may enjoy for their graphic novel requirement). We encourage families to select, read and discuss books together.

Entering Grade 7 or 8?

Those entering 7th or 8th grade at Beverly Middle School in fall 2023 should:

1. Read at least one book from the grade 7 and 8 list.
2. Do a response piece. Your ELA teacher will have directions about turning it in in early September. It will count toward your T1 grade.
3. Read a graphic novel of your choice (no assignment to do with this)

While these are minimum expectations, we definitely hope you will read much more all summer long!

We also encourage all - kids, teens and their adults -- to sign up for the Beverly Public Library summer reading programs. 

The books on this list represent a range of genres, formats, topics, experiences, heritages, identities and situations.  There is a little something here for everyone! If you are entering 8th grade and looking for some other books to consider, look at these recommended 2023 Mass. Teen Choice Book Award nominees.