Students at every grade level are asked to read a minimum of five (5) books over the summer, including required reading books. Feel free to choose from the books recommended here by your librarians, teachers, and peers, or pick your own books.
Of Mice and Men
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In addition to the required reading for English 9, all incoming 9th graders are required to read Almost American Girl by Robin Ha. This book will be discussed during Orientation.
Almost American Girl
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Read the short story packet provided by the English Department.
The Great Gatsby
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Existentialism Is a Humanism
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Linguistics: a Very Short Introduction
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Have an NYPL card? This book is available in the Oxford Academic database.
In Praise of Idleness
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Border Town
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The Importance of Being Earnest
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A Note from Ms. Kantor: This work is in the public domain. You can find a free copy of it online.
Selections from the Canzoniere and Other Works
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Revolutionary Road
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Angels in America
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The History Department recommends that you either watch or listen to Angels in America. You can watch the production here. You can listen to the original cast recording here.
Colonial America: a Very Short Introduction
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