Recommended Reading

All Rising LMS 7th and 8th Graders:

By the time school begins in the fall, all rising 7 ^th and 8 ^th grade students are encouraged to read at least one book.

Rising 9 ^th Graders

If you will attend McLean High School, check out this message from the McLean HS English Department .  

Not going to McLean HS?  Check your high school’s website for summer reading information.

Are you up for an EXTRA challenge? Try one (or both!) of these…

Ravenous Readers’ Challenge

Longfellow Middle School challenges all rising 7th and 8th grade students to channel their inner bookworms this summer!  Read 10 books over the summer, and submit the Ravenous Readers form during the first two weeks of school.  All participants will earn a prize, and five lucky LMS Ravenous Readers will be selected randomly to win gift cards to One More Page Books in Falls Church.

Fairfax County Public Library

Earn Prizes During the Summer Reading Adventure! 

Ask a family member to sign you up online using Beanstack . Use an existing Beanstack account or create one if you've never logged in before.

Once you have met the reading goals for your age/grade, visit your local library branch and receive prizes  for finishing the program!

You'll have several chances to earn prizes when you read and complete activities.

Summer Reading Booklists & Resources

Download eBooks and eAudiobooks using the MackinVia app on phones or tablets, or download them directly into your browser on your computer.  Links to MackinVia and other digital book resources can be found on our Online Catalog .

Using Fairfax County Public Libraries

FCPS students may check out books from Fairfax County Public Library branches without a library card.  For more information about this program, check the Library Equity Access Pass (LEAP) page.

Students with a Fairfax County Library card can access eBooks and eAudiobooks through Libby .  To obtain a free library card, apply online or visit your local library.