Reading Lists
Wondering what to read?
Use our reading lists as a guide to get you started.
K-4+ Summer Reading Information
It is strongly recommended that students entering Grades 1–4 read at least three books during the summer. The lists below are merely suggestions. Feel free to choose any books according to interest and reading ability.
K-4 Summer Reading Lists
- Grade K-1 Reading List
- Grade 1-2 Reading List
- Grade 2-3 Reading List
- Grade 3-4 Reading List
- Grade 4+ Reading List
Middle School Summer Reading Lists
- Grade 5 Reading List (downloadable)
- Grade 6 Reading List (downloadable)
- Grade 7 Reading List (downloadable)
Black Eyed Susan Award Winners
Each year approximately 70,000 students across Maryland participate in the Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Program. KSDS students have the opportunity to help select winners in the Picture Book and Chapter Book categories.
State Winners 2010-2011
| Level | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Books | Let's Do Nothing | Tony Fucile |
| Grades 4-6 | 11 Birthdays | Wendy Mass |
| Grades 6-9 | The Compound | S. A. Bodeen |
| High School | The Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins |
KSDS Winners 2010-2011
| Level | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Books | Have I Got A Book For You | Melanie Watt |
| Grades 4-6 | 11 Birthdays (tie) | Wendy Mass |
| Grades 4-6 | Captain Nobody (tie) | Dean Pitchford |
| Grades 6-9 | When You Reach Me | Rebecca Stead |
| High School | The Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins |
