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Resources
Lit C.R.E.W. Summer Reading List (Middle School Focus)
Core Texts (Project/Discussion-Ready)

“Front Desk” by Kelly Yang
A powerful novel about immigration, poverty, and resilience through the eyes of a young hotel manager. Ideal for memoir writing, debate, and empathy projects.

“Ghost” by Jason Reynolds (Track Series)
Fast-paced and emotionally gripping story about a boy trying to outrun his past. Use for sports journalism, podcasting, or poetry performance.

“Harbor Me” by Jacqueline Woodson
Six kids find connection through open dialogue in a weekly circle. Perfect for group discussions, audio storytelling, or collaborative art.

“New Kid” by Jerry Craft
Graphic novel that explores identity, code-switching, and being the new kid. Great for comic projects, visual storytelling, and character diaries.

“The First Rule of Punk” by Celia C. Pérez
A zine-making, music-loving girl navigates fitting in without losing herself. Great for zine workshops, music-based projects, and culture exploration.
Supplemental/Choice Reads

“Look Both Ways” by Jason Reynolds
Interconnected short stories perfect for skits or multiple POV writing.

“When Stars Are Scattered” by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Refugee experience through a graphic novel format.