Here's a diverse summer reading list for a 7th grader that includes a variety of genres and perspectives:
"Wonder" by R.J. Palacio - A heartwarming story about a boy with facial differences attending school for the first time.
"Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson - A memoir in verse about growing up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s.
"The Giver" by Lois Lowry - A thought-provoking dystopian novel about a society that has eliminated pain and strife by converting to "Sameness."
"Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan - The story of a young girl's journey from a privileged life in Mexico to the labor camps of California during the Great Depression.
"Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan - A fantasy-adventure novel based on Greek mythology.
"Inside Out & Back Again" by Thanhha Lai - A moving tale of a young Vietnamese girl's immigration to America.
"The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros - A series of vignettes about a young Latina girl growing up in Chicago.
"A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park - Based on a true story, this novel follows two children in Sudan on a quest for survival.
"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare - A historical fiction novel set in 17th-century New England.
"When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead - A mystery intertwined with elements of science fiction and coming-of-age themes.
Remember to check with your school for any specific reading requirements they may have for the summer. Would you like assistance with anything else?
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