Royster Summer Reading Program

Welcome to the Royster Summer Reading program! Each book on our summer reading list has been hand-picked by a middle school teacher. Each student in the middle school will need to read THREE books from this list over the summer. As you choose your books, please keep these guidelines in mind:

1)Students and parents should look over the list together to select books that are a good fit for the student’s interests and abilities.

2)If you will be in the 7th grade next year, you will need to choose books listed for grades 7-9. Rising 8th graders may choose books for grades 7-9 or 8-9. Rising ninth graders may choose any books on the list.

3)We ask that you select books that you have not read before.

Students will use each book within the first month of school.

Group Discussion Selection: In August, a group of students who read the same book will meet with the sponsoring faculty member for a discussion and an activity based around the book. In the fall you will be assigned to a discussion group for one of the books you've signed up to read. You may choose which of your other two books will be used for English class and which will be used for the community activity.

English Class Selection: When they return to school, students will use one summer reading book to complete a writing exercise in English class. The specifics of the assignment will vary depending on the student’s class. Any of the books on the list will work for this activity.

Middle School Community Selection: The entire middle school community will participate in a group activity based on a summer reading book. Any book on the list will work.

How Do I Submit My Book Choices?

Current Bulldogs

All book selections will be submitted through Canvas. 6th graders will receive submission instructions from Mr. Robertson on May 4. 7th and 8th graders will receive submission instructions during H Bell on May 19th.

New Bulldogs

You will submit your book selections through this Google Form.

How do I get copies of my books?

If you pre-order books online through the Norfolk Academy Book Store before May 27, the books will be distributed to students before the end of the school year. You are also welcome to acquire the book from the library or bookstore of your choice.

I have a question about Summer Reading that is not answered here. What should I do?

Contact the Middle School Office at 757.452.6829 and we will help you find an answer!