Summer Reading 2024
- Michele Thomas
- May 27
- 4 min read
It is that time of year! The kids have the summer off and there are so many things to do!
Growing up you could usually find me outside under a tree with a book in my hand. And here I am years later bringing books to life! So this year I wanted to share some of my favorite books! Be aware that a few of these titles might be banned in some places but your local library should be able to order them for you.
A small note on banned books, AcuteByDesign does not agree that ANY book should ever be banned. Books are meant to educate and entertain. We have selected two banned books and plan to read them this summer! It is a shame and disheartening that so many authors are being censored. We hope that you take the summer and look into just a few of these 'banned' books!
Read them to understand what they are trying to teach/say. Read them to try to understand why they are being banned. And then just enjoy the world that these authors have created!
Be sure to take a look at our full catalog of books on our website; as well as a longer list of Summer Reading!
Peacefully Yours,
Michele
Executive Publisher
Eek! My Ink! By Raven Howell (Ages 4-7)
In this lyrical story, a child discovers that drips, spills, and splatters from her colorful palette create their own "accidental" -and powerful images. Imagination ignites as she joyously embraces various paint smears and smudges, and a world of wonder emerges where there are no mistakes. Eek! My Ink! captures the kindness of self-love, and offers the gift of a colorful world.
Andre The Best Big Brother By Mikaela Wilson (Ages 2-4)
A new baby is a huge adjustment for the entire family and can be especially confusing for a young child. These changes come to life through the heartwarming character of big brother, André, whose experiences will feel very authentic to the young reader. This is the perfect book to help prepare a soon-to-be older sibling for a new baby!
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret By Judy Blume (Ages 10-12) {BANNED}
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is happy to belong.
I'm Amazing! By Alissa Holder (Ages 3-7)
Amazing Ayaan loves being a superhero--he helps a friend who has fallen on the playground, gives pushes on the swings, and offers a boost to those who need it at the rock wall.
The Ladybug Who Lived On A Four Leaf Clover By Emily Franke (All Ages)
This story is about a sweet, young girl named Emily who loses her grandmother. Emily was feeling very sad until she realized that her grandmother came back to visit her as a magical ladybug. The ladybug, Sheila, takes Emily on a journey on how to remember her grandmother is always with her.
Charlotte's Web By E.B. White (Ages 5-9)
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.
I Caught A Thought By Chiffon Melissa Samuel, MA, LPC (Ages 4-9)
Caleb is a bright little boy who grapples with an upsetting negative thought. Follow Caleb through the process of a negative thought influencing his mood and controlling the course of his entire day.
The Black Kids By Christina Hammonds Reed (Ages 14+)
Ashley Bennett and her friends are living the charmed life. It’s the end of senior year and they’re spending more time at the beach than in the classroom. They can already feel the sunny days and endless possibilities of summer.
Birthright: Sierra's Legacy By Rod Martinez (Ages 13-18)
A haunted lake, a girl with a haunted past, and deaths in the family… something in the town of Old Indian Lake, Florida isn’t right. Sierra has tragedy in her young life that most people would never know.
Sold By Patricia McCormick (Ages 13+) {BANNED}
Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her family in a small hut on a mountain in Nepal. Though she is desperately poor, her life is full of simple pleasures, like playing hopscotch with her best friend from school, and having her mother brush her hair by the light of an oil lamp. But when the harsh Himalayan monsoons wash away all that remains of the family's crops, Lakshmi's stepfather says she must leave home and take a job to support her family.
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