Summer Reading

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The Darien High School Summer Reading Program is designed to allow students to select and read books that are of interest to them. We realize that throughout the school year students have assigned texts and little opportunity to read for their own enjoyment. During the summer vacation, students should select books that they are interested in reading and read as much as possible. We hope to foster in students a love of reading for their own enjoyment that will last a lifetime.

Students are encouraged to select and read books that are of interest to them. However, for those students and parents who would like some guidance with book selection, the librarians have prepared a list of suggested book titles. The list of suggested book titles is available on the Darien High School website under Summer Reading. The DHS Library will have copies of many of the titles available for check out for the summer.

In order to assist students with their book selection process the faculty and librarians have prepared a list of suggested book titles. The books listed are only suggestions and students are encouraged to read anything they want. The list contains books that cover a variety interests, styles, genres, and reading levels, and is as diverse as our student body.

We are unable to provide a blanket guarantee that all the books are suitable for all students. Please use your own values, views, and sensibilities in order to determine the appropriateness of the reading material.

Students taking Honors and AP courses may have required reading.

For more information on the summer reading program, please contact Jackie Bennett, JaBennett@darienps.org

English AP/Honors Summer Reading Requirements

History and Social Studies Summer Reading Requirements