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2021 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, Grades 6-8

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Find adventures big and small, expand your worldview, and fight for justice this summer with these outstanding books, hand-picked by San Francisco Unified School District and SFPL librarians. Borrow them from SFPL's library branches and bookmobiles, or visit our virtual library for the ebook versions!

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Maya and the Rising Dark

Maya and the Rising Dark

by Barron, Rena

Book - 2020

When comic book-loving Maya and her two best friends discover their magical gifts, they embark on an adventure to find Maya’s missing dad, who is a powerful orisha (spirit guardian) and meet a bunch of legendary West African creatures along the way. When comic book-loving Maya and her two best friends discover their magical gifts, they embark on an adventure to find Maya’s missing dad, who is a powerful orisha (spirit guardian) and meet a bunch of legendary West African creatures along the way. Show less

When comic book-loving Maya and her two best friends discover their magical gifts, they embark on an adventure to find Maya’s missing dad, who is a powerful orisha (spirit guardian) and meet a bunch of legendary West African creatures along the way. When comic book-loving Maya and her two best friends discover their magical gifts, they embark on an adventure to find Maya’s missing dad, who is a powerful orisha (spirit guardian) and meet a bunch of legendary West African creatures along the way. Show less

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Camp Murderface

Camp Murderface

by Berk, Josh

Book - 2020

Tez and Corryn want to enjoy their summer at Camp Sweetwater, but when strange things start happening and they find out the camp is cursed, they’re thrown into a mysterious adventure that will determine whether Sweetwater closes down forever. Tez and Corryn want to enjoy their summer at Camp Sweetwater, but when strange things start happening and they find out the camp is cursed, they’re thrown into a mysterious adventure that will determine whether Sweetwater closes down forever. Show less

Tez and Corryn want to enjoy their summer at Camp Sweetwater, but when strange things start happening and they find out the camp is cursed, they’re thrown into a mysterious adventure that will determine whether Sweetwater closes down forever. Tez and Corryn want to enjoy their summer at Camp Sweetwater, but when strange things start happening and they find out the camp is cursed, they’re thrown into a mysterious adventure that will determine whether Sweetwater closes down forever. Show less

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Dress Coded

Dress Coded

by Firestone, Carrie

Book - 2020

When eighth grader Molly Fisher starts a podcast to highlight her female classmates’ stories of being unfairly “dress coded,” she ends up starting a revolution both at school and in her personal life. When eighth grader Molly Fisher starts a podcast to highlight her female classmates’ stories of being unfairly “dress coded,” she ends up starting a revolution both at school and in her personal life. Show less

When eighth grader Molly Fisher starts a podcast to highlight her female classmates’ stories of being unfairly “dress coded,” she ends up starting a revolution both at school and in her personal life. When eighth grader Molly Fisher starts a podcast to highlight her female classmates’ stories of being unfairly “dress coded,” she ends up starting a revolution both at school and in her personal life. Show less

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Everything Sad Is Untrue

Everything Sad Is Untrue

(a True Story)

by Nayeri, Daniel

Book - 2020

Twelve year old Khosrou, known to classmates as Daniel, tells stories of his colorful childhood in Iran, his family’s immigration and refugee camp experie...Show more Twelve year old Khosrou, known to classmates as Daniel, tells stories of his colorful childhood in Iran, his family’s immigration and refugee camp experiences, and challenges in adapting to American society, inspired by Persian mythology and Scheherezade’s 1001 Nights. Show less

Twelve year old Khosrou, known to classmates as Daniel, tells stories of his colorful childhood in Iran, his family’s immigration and refugee camp experie...Show more Twelve year old Khosrou, known to classmates as Daniel, tells stories of his colorful childhood in Iran, his family’s immigration and refugee camp experiences, and challenges in adapting to American society, inspired by Persian mythology and Scheherezade’s 1001 Nights. Show less

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The Barren Grounds

The Barren Grounds

by Robertson, David

Book - 2020

Two First Nations foster siblings from the Cree nation, Morgan and Eli, face a survival adventure in a Narnia-like land called Askí, where they meet walking, talking animal friends and connect with their Indigenous heritage. Two First Nations foster siblings from the Cree nation, Morgan and Eli, face a survival adventure in a Narnia-like land called Askí, where they meet walking, talking animal friends and connect with their Indigenous heritage. Show less

Two First Nations foster siblings from the Cree nation, Morgan and Eli, face a survival adventure in a Narnia-like land called Askí, where they meet walking, talking animal friends and connect with their Indigenous heritage. Two First Nations foster siblings from the Cree nation, Morgan and Eli, face a survival adventure in a Narnia-like land called Askí, where they meet walking, talking animal friends and connect with their Indigenous heritage. Show less

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Before the Ever After

Before the Ever After

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2020

ZJ’s dad is his number one fan—and as a former NFL star, he’s got plenty of fans himself. But Zachariah Sr. has slowly been losing his memory as a result ...Show more ZJ’s dad is his number one fan—and as a former NFL star, he’s got plenty of fans himself. But Zachariah Sr. has slowly been losing his memory as a result of football-related brain injuries, and ZJ wonders what will happen to his loving family if his dad can’t even remember them. Show less

ZJ’s dad is his number one fan—and as a former NFL star, he’s got plenty of fans himself. But Zachariah Sr. has slowly been losing his memory as a result ...Show more ZJ’s dad is his number one fan—and as a former NFL star, he’s got plenty of fans himself. But Zachariah Sr. has slowly been losing his memory as a result of football-related brain injuries, and ZJ wonders what will happen to his loving family if his dad can’t even remember them. Show less

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Something to Say

Something to Say

by Ramée, Lisa Moore

Book - 2020

Jenae has always felt invisible, until super-friendly Aubrey, a new kid at school, makes her give in on her “no friends” policy. But her anxiety grows whe...Show more Jenae has always felt invisible, until super-friendly Aubrey, a new kid at school, makes her give in on her “no friends” policy. But her anxiety grows when she has to debate Aubrey in front of her class and family problems cause her worry. Can Jenae find her voice and keep her friend? Show less

Jenae has always felt invisible, until super-friendly Aubrey, a new kid at school, makes her give in on her “no friends” policy. But her anxiety grows whe...Show more Jenae has always felt invisible, until super-friendly Aubrey, a new kid at school, makes her give in on her “no friends” policy. But her anxiety grows when she has to debate Aubrey in front of her class and family problems cause her worry. Can Jenae find her voice and keep her friend? Show less

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The Boys in the Back Row

The Boys in the Back Row

by Jung, Mike

Book - 2020

Band nerds and best friends Matt and Eric plan one last epic adventure before Eric moves away-- but what do they do when the school bully wants to be incl...Show more Band nerds and best friends Matt and Eric plan one last epic adventure before Eric moves away-- but what do they do when the school bully wants to be included? Issues of homophobia, racism, and toxic masculinity are addressed head-on in this homage to the beauty of adolescent friendship. Show less

Band nerds and best friends Matt and Eric plan one last epic adventure before Eric moves away-- but what do they do when the school bully wants to be incl...Show more Band nerds and best friends Matt and Eric plan one last epic adventure before Eric moves away-- but what do they do when the school bully wants to be included? Issues of homophobia, racism, and toxic masculinity are addressed head-on in this homage to the beauty of adolescent friendship. Show less

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Snapdragon

Snapdragon

by Leyh, Kat

Book - 2020

When the town witch, Jacks, rescues middle-schooler Snap’s beloved dog, Snap begins helping Jacks with her magical work—learning more about herself, her family, and their connection with Jacks in the process. When the town witch, Jacks, rescues middle-schooler Snap’s beloved dog, Snap begins helping Jacks with her magical work—learning more about herself, her family, and their connection with Jacks in the process. Show less

When the town witch, Jacks, rescues middle-schooler Snap’s beloved dog, Snap begins helping Jacks with her magical work—learning more about herself, her family, and their connection with Jacks in the process. When the town witch, Jacks, rescues middle-schooler Snap’s beloved dog, Snap begins helping Jacks with her magical work—learning more about herself, her family, and their connection with Jacks in the process. Show less

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Superman Smashes the Klan

Superman Smashes the Klan

The Graphic Novel

by Yang, Gene Luen

Book - 2020

Superman helps the Chinese American Lee family when the hateful Klan of the Fiery Cross targets them with racist and violent acts, forcing many of Metropo...Show more Superman helps the Chinese American Lee family when the hateful Klan of the Fiery Cross targets them with racist and violent acts, forcing many of Metropolis’ residents (including Superman himself) to come to terms with racism and discrimination in their community and in themselves. Show less

Superman helps the Chinese American Lee family when the hateful Klan of the Fiery Cross targets them with racist and violent acts, forcing many of Metropo...Show more Superman helps the Chinese American Lee family when the hateful Klan of the Fiery Cross targets them with racist and violent acts, forcing many of Metropolis’ residents (including Superman himself) to come to terms with racism and discrimination in their community and in themselves. Show less

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When Stars Are Scattered

When Stars Are Scattered

by Jamieson, Victoria

Book - 2020

Omar and his brother Hassan have lived in a Kenyan refugee camp for years, ever since war broke out in Somalia and they had to leave their home and mother...Show more Omar and his brother Hassan have lived in a Kenyan refugee camp for years, ever since war broke out in Somalia and they had to leave their home and mother behind. When Omar gets the chance to go to school, everything begins to change for him—but is he ready for it? Show less

Omar and his brother Hassan have lived in a Kenyan refugee camp for years, ever since war broke out in Somalia and they had to leave their home and mother...Show more Omar and his brother Hassan have lived in a Kenyan refugee camp for years, ever since war broke out in Somalia and they had to leave their home and mother behind. When Omar gets the chance to go to school, everything begins to change for him—but is he ready for it? Show less

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Dragon Hoops

Dragon Hoops

by Yang, Gene Luen

Book - 2020

Gene interviews the successful basketball team at the high school where he teaches in Oakland, and in doing so, reveals fascinating stories and truths abo...Show more Gene interviews the successful basketball team at the high school where he teaches in Oakland, and in doing so, reveals fascinating stories and truths about its players, the history of the sport, and issues of race, discrimination, and belonging in America and abroad. Show less

Gene interviews the successful basketball team at the high school where he teaches in Oakland, and in doing so, reveals fascinating stories and truths abo...Show more Gene interviews the successful basketball team at the high school where he teaches in Oakland, and in doing so, reveals fascinating stories and truths about its players, the history of the sport, and issues of race, discrimination, and belonging in America and abroad. Show less

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The Magic Fish

The Magic Fish

by Nguyen, Trung Le

Book - 2020

Tien and his mother, a Vietnamese American immigrant, connect over fairy tales, which help Tien’s mom improve her English. But can Tien share his most personal secrets with her, including the fact that he’s gay? Tien and his mother, a Vietnamese American immigrant, connect over fairy tales, which help Tien’s mom improve her English. But can Tien share his most personal secrets with her, including the fact that he’s gay? Show less

Tien and his mother, a Vietnamese American immigrant, connect over fairy tales, which help Tien’s mom improve her English. But can Tien share his most personal secrets with her, including the fact that he’s gay? Tien and his mother, a Vietnamese American immigrant, connect over fairy tales, which help Tien’s mom improve her English. But can Tien share his most personal secrets with her, including the fact that he’s gay? Show less

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The Talk

The Talk

Conversations About Race, Love & Truth

Book - 2020

With contributors including Nikki Grimes, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, and Renèe Watson, this collection of diverse poems, essays, and conversations engages...Show more With contributors including Nikki Grimes, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, and Renèe Watson, this collection of diverse poems, essays, and conversations engages youth and their families on topics of racism, identity, self-esteem and the necessity of social change. Show less

With contributors including Nikki Grimes, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, and Renèe Watson, this collection of diverse poems, essays, and conversations engages...Show more With contributors including Nikki Grimes, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, and Renèe Watson, this collection of diverse poems, essays, and conversations engages youth and their families on topics of racism, identity, self-esteem and the necessity of social change. Show less

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You Call This Democracy?

You Call This Democracy?

How to Fix Our Government and Return Power to the People

by Rusch, Elizabeth

Book - 2020

For youth who may feel jaded about the state of democracy in America, an empowering guide to the laws, policies and practices that got us here and what youth can do to create change. For youth who may feel jaded about the state of democracy in America, an empowering guide to the laws, policies and practices that got us here and what youth can do to create change. Show less

For youth who may feel jaded about the state of democracy in America, an empowering guide to the laws, policies and practices that got us here and what youth can do to create change. For youth who may feel jaded about the state of democracy in America, an empowering guide to the laws, policies and practices that got us here and what youth can do to create change. Show less

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How We Got to the Moon

How We Got to the Moon

An Illustrated Guide to One of the Most Challenging, Dangerous and Astounding Achievements in Human History

by Rocco, John

Book - 2020

A detailed book about the Apollo moon landing that is both highly informative and beautifully illustrated, telling the stories of the 400,000 people who worked to get 12 American astronauts to the moon, and the science behind it all. A detailed book about the Apollo moon landing that is both highly informative and beautifully illustrated, telling the stories of the 400,000 people who worked to get 12 American astronauts to the moon, and the science behind it all. Show less

A detailed book about the Apollo moon landing that is both highly informative and beautifully illustrated, telling the stories of the 400,000 people who worked to get 12 American astronauts to the moon, and the science behind it all. A detailed book about the Apollo moon landing that is both highly informative and beautifully illustrated, telling the stories of the 400,000 people who worked to get 12 American astronauts to the moon, and the science behind it all. Show less

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All Thirteen

All Thirteen

The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

by Soontornvat, Christina

Book - 2020

This suspenseful, exciting work of nonfiction details the 2018 rescue of twelve young soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand, where they were trapped for 17 days. This suspenseful, exciting work of nonfiction details the 2018 rescue of twelve young soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand, where they were trapped for 17 days. Show less

This suspenseful, exciting work of nonfiction details the 2018 rescue of twelve young soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand, where they were trapped for 17 days. This suspenseful, exciting work of nonfiction details the 2018 rescue of twelve young soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand, where they were trapped for 17 days. Show less

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最後一個人 - Zui hou yi ge ren

最後一個人 - Zui hou yi ge ren

by Wang, Shufen

Book - 2020

一個生活在2055年的地球，戴口罩上學的12歲女孩的故事。在地球毀壞到不能居住，移居到完美無菌的科技世界與複製人及鑲了智慧晶片的人一起活下去，雖然不會生病也不用上學，人造科技的完美能給人類希望及滿足嗎？離開淍零的地球還是留下來呢？這是一本令人深思的科幻小說一個生活在2055年的地球，戴口罩上學的12歲女孩的故事。在地球毀壞到不能居住，移居到完美無菌的科技世界與複製人及鑲了智慧晶片的人一起活下去，雖然不會生病也不用上學，人造科技的完美能給人類希望及滿足嗎？離開淍零的地球還是留下來呢？這是一本令人深思的科幻小說 Show less

一個生活在2055年的地球，戴口罩上學的12歲女孩的故事。在地球毀壞到不能居住，移居到完美無菌的科技世界與複製人及鑲了智慧晶片的人一起活下去，雖然不會生病也不用上學，人造科技的完美能給人類希望及滿足嗎？離開淍零的地球還是留下來呢？這是一本令人深思的科幻小說一個生活在2055年的地球，戴口罩上學的12歲女孩的故事。在地球毀壞到不能居住，移居到完美無菌的科技世界與複製人及鑲了智慧晶片的人一起活下去，雖然不會生病也不用上學，人造科技的完美能給人類希望及滿足嗎？離開淍零的地球還是留下來呢？這是一本令人深思的科幻小說 Show less

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Cuentos sagrados de América

Cuentos sagrados de América

by García Esperón, María

Book - 2021

Un tesoro de historias indígenas de las Américas, incluyendo pero no limitado a la gente Guarani, Yucatec y K'iche'. Perfecto para hacer visible las indíg...Show more Un tesoro de historias indígenas de las Américas, incluyendo pero no limitado a la gente Guarani, Yucatec y K'iche'. Perfecto para hacer visible las indígenas que han vivido en las Américas por miles de anos antes de la llegada de los Europeos y siguen sobreviviendo. Show less

Un tesoro de historias indígenas de las Américas, incluyendo pero no limitado a la gente Guarani, Yucatec y K'iche'. Perfecto para hacer visible las indíg...Show more Un tesoro de historias indígenas de las Américas, incluyendo pero no limitado a la gente Guarani, Yucatec y K'iche'. Perfecto para hacer visible las indígenas que han vivido en las Américas por miles de anos antes de la llegada de los Europeos y siguen sobreviviendo. Show less

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