Summer reads lead to good reads

Jocel Siapno, reporter

Summer is just right around the corner. Maybe you already have a list of things to do. If however, you don’t have anything, here is one option for you, read books during the summer! It doesn’€™t matter if it is a thick or a thin book, find a book that relaxes you when you are under the sun or when you are in your room. If you are not a “book person,” borrow graphic novels or thin novels to start.

“If they don’t like reading, I recommend them to read shorter books, take a subject they are interested in,” said Jennifer Asato, McKinley High School librarian.

Once you start the habit of reading, you might enjoy it. A thin book can become thicker and thicker as you get the hang of it. You can search the internet about books you might have an interest about reading. You can type “top 100 books for teens”€ or “teen good book reads.”

Also, you can browse our library and list the books that might interest you and you can borrow them at our local public libraries during the summer vacation.

Asato also said that if there are books that you read in the summer, you can take the AR quiz for it next fall.

“They can let their parents sign their logs and take the quiz at the beginning of next the school year,” she added.

The book that I would recommend to students who are interested in romance and action is “Nightshade” by Andrea Cremer. You will read about the war between the Banes (werewolves) and the Keep (witches). The alpha wolf is destined to be Calla’€™s (main character) mate but a human boy, the one she rescued, comes along and she falls in love with him. Lastly,this book is so interesting that you won’€™t want it to end.I recommend the readers to read it. – Ny’a Barklage (9)

A book that I would recommend to a friend would be “The Truth About Forever” by Saran Dessen. This book blends humor,friendship,and love to create a perfect situation for two people falling for each other. This book sends out a strong and unforgettable message about sticking together through rough times. When you finish reading it, you won’tstop thinking about the entire story,and its meaningful message. – Annie Lien (10)