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Upper School Summer Reading

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. 

Required Reading for English 9

Required Reading for English 10

Read the short story packet provided by the English Department.

Required Reading for English 11

Required Reading for English Electives

Have an NYPL card? This book is available in the Oxford Academic database.

Selections from The Prince

Required Reading for American History

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.

Have an NYPL card? The book is available digitally here.