Summer Reading

VASJ Summer Reading Assignments for the 2023-24 School Year

Over the summer, students are expected to read the required book(s) for the English course they will be taking in the fall. While reading, students should take notes on the development of characters, setting, and plot. Students will be assessed on their reading in class within the first few days of school. Note that VASJ does NOT provide students with a copy of the summer reading books.

Freshmen:
CP: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Honors: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Sophomores:
CP: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
Honors: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Juniors:
CP: Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Honors: Life of Pi by Yann Martel and The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemmingway

Seniors:
CP: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Honors: Lord of the Flies by William Golding and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
AP: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.  A third novel is required. AP students will receive an email with a list of novels from which to choose early in the summer. 

Any questions about selections or assignments can be directed to Mrs. Marxen at pmarxen@vasj.com or Mrs. Bojalad at rbojalad@vasj.com.