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2022 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, Grades 6-8

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A witness to a murder. A werewolf. A refugee. Meet these characters and many more in the pages of these books for 6th to 8th graders. Hand-picked by SFUSD and SFPL librarians, these books will keep you fascinated all summer long. Borrow them from SFPL's libraries and bookmobiles, or check out our virtual library for the ebook versions.

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22 items

22 items

Call and Response

Call and Response

The Story of Black Lives Matter

by Chambers, Veronica

Book - 2021

How does a hashtag became a movement? These photos, quotes and stories from the organizers and protesters tell the story of one of the most important protest movements of our lifetime. How does a hashtag became a movement? These photos, quotes and stories from the organizers and protesters tell the story of one of the most important protest movements of our lifetime. Show less

How does a hashtag became a movement? These photos, quotes and stories from the organizers and protesters tell the story of one of the most important protest movements of our lifetime. How does a hashtag became a movement? These photos, quotes and stories from the organizers and protesters tell the story of one of the most important protest movements of our lifetime. Show less

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How to Build A Human

How to Build A Human

In Seven Evolutionary Steps

by Turner, Pamela S.

Book - 2022

“If evolution had a motto it would be Yeah. Good enough.” Read on to find out how, when and why we humans: stand up, smash rocks, get swelled heads, take a hike, invent barbecue, start talking (and never shut up), and become storytellers. “If evolution had a motto it would be Yeah. Good enough.” Read on to find out how, when and why we humans: stand up, smash rocks, get swelled heads, take a hike, invent barbecue, start talking (and never shut up), and become storytellers. Show less

“If evolution had a motto it would be Yeah. Good enough.” Read on to find out how, when and why we humans: stand up, smash rocks, get swelled heads, take a hike, invent barbecue, start talking (and never shut up), and become storytellers. “If evolution had a motto it would be Yeah. Good enough.” Read on to find out how, when and why we humans: stand up, smash rocks, get swelled heads, take a hike, invent barbecue, start talking (and never shut up), and become storytellers. Show less

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Ink Knows No Borders

Ink Knows No Borders

Poems of the Immigrant and Refugee Experience

Book - 2019

A powerful collection of poems for all of us struggling to understand and process the immigrant and refugee experience. A powerful collection of poems for all of us struggling to understand and process the immigrant and refugee experience. Show less

A powerful collection of poems for all of us struggling to understand and process the immigrant and refugee experience. A powerful collection of poems for all of us struggling to understand and process the immigrant and refugee experience. Show less

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Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

by Stephens, Olivia

Book - 2021

One night eighth grader Artie sneaks out and discovers a wolf, then watches as it puts on a bathrobe and transforms into... her mom? Artie makes her mom t...Show more One night eighth grader Artie sneaks out and discovers a wolf, then watches as it puts on a bathrobe and transforms into... her mom? Artie makes her mom tell her everything of course, including what really happened to her dad. And then Artie's wolf training begins. Show less

One night eighth grader Artie sneaks out and discovers a wolf, then watches as it puts on a bathrobe and transforms into... her mom? Artie makes her mom t...Show more One night eighth grader Artie sneaks out and discovers a wolf, then watches as it puts on a bathrobe and transforms into... her mom? Artie makes her mom tell her everything of course, including what really happened to her dad. And then Artie's wolf training begins. Show less

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Borders

Borders

by King, Thomas

Book - 2021

Laeticia's mom and twelve-year-old brother take a roadtrip from Canada to the U.S. to visit her. But because they claim their citizenship as Blackfoot and...Show more Laeticia's mom and twelve-year-old brother take a roadtrip from Canada to the U.S. to visit her. But because they claim their citizenship as Blackfoot and refuse to identify as either American or Canadian they get caught in a weird limbo in between countries. Show less

Laeticia's mom and twelve-year-old brother take a roadtrip from Canada to the U.S. to visit her. But because they claim their citizenship as Blackfoot and...Show more Laeticia's mom and twelve-year-old brother take a roadtrip from Canada to the U.S. to visit her. But because they claim their citizenship as Blackfoot and refuse to identify as either American or Canadian they get caught in a weird limbo in between countries. Show less

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Everything Sad Is Untrue

Everything Sad Is Untrue

(a True Story)

by Nayeri, Daniel

Book - 2020

Fifth grader Daniel is struggling after his move from Iran to Oklahoma. But he ends up telling some pretty fantastic stories to his classmates that combine Persian tales with his experiences and family history. Fifth grader Daniel is struggling after his move from Iran to Oklahoma. But he ends up telling some pretty fantastic stories to his classmates that combine Persian tales with his experiences and family history. Show less

Fifth grader Daniel is struggling after his move from Iran to Oklahoma. But he ends up telling some pretty fantastic stories to his classmates that combine Persian tales with his experiences and family history. Fifth grader Daniel is struggling after his move from Iran to Oklahoma. But he ends up telling some pretty fantastic stories to his classmates that combine Persian tales with his experiences and family history. Show less

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The Golden Hour

The Golden Hour

by Smith, Niki

Book - 2021

After a traumatic event at school, Manuel deals with his anxiety with the help of some unexpected new friends and a new photography hobby. After a traumatic event at school, Manuel deals with his anxiety with the help of some unexpected new friends and a new photography hobby. Show less

After a traumatic event at school, Manuel deals with his anxiety with the help of some unexpected new friends and a new photography hobby. After a traumatic event at school, Manuel deals with his anxiety with the help of some unexpected new friends and a new photography hobby. Show less

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Just Roll With It

Just Roll With It

by Durfey-Lavoie, Lee

Book - 2021

If you're a fan of Guts and Real Friends, here's another graphic novel about how anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life as a new middle schooler. If you're a fan of Guts and Real Friends, here's another graphic novel about how anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life as a new middle schooler. Show less

If you're a fan of Guts and Real Friends, here's another graphic novel about how anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life as a new middle schooler. If you're a fan of Guts and Real Friends, here's another graphic novel about how anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life as a new middle schooler. Show less

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The Last Mapmaker

The Last Mapmaker

by Soontornvat, Christina

Book - 2022

In this Thai-inspired fantasy adventure, twelve-year-old Sai gets a chance to join an expedition sailing to the south seas as the Mapmaker's assistant. In this Thai-inspired fantasy adventure, twelve-year-old Sai gets a chance to join an expedition sailing to the south seas as the Mapmaker's assistant. Show less

In this Thai-inspired fantasy adventure, twelve-year-old Sai gets a chance to join an expedition sailing to the south seas as the Mapmaker's assistant. In this Thai-inspired fantasy adventure, twelve-year-old Sai gets a chance to join an expedition sailing to the south seas as the Mapmaker's assistant. Show less

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¡¡Manu!!

¡¡Manu!!

by Fernández, Kelly

Book - 2021

At La Academia de Santa Dominga, Manu is a young witch who is always getting into trouble. When she starts to lose her powers after an argument with her friend she must find a way to break the curse. At La Academia de Santa Dominga, Manu is a young witch who is always getting into trouble. When she starts to lose her powers after an argument with her friend she must find a way to break the curse. Show less

At La Academia de Santa Dominga, Manu is a young witch who is always getting into trouble. When she starts to lose her powers after an argument with her friend she must find a way to break the curse. At La Academia de Santa Dominga, Manu is a young witch who is always getting into trouble. When she starts to lose her powers after an argument with her friend she must find a way to break the curse. Show less

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Moonwalking

Moonwalking

by Elliott, Zetta

Book - 2022

In this novel in verse, two boys from very different backgrounds become friends through their love of music and art in 1980s Brooklyn. In this novel in verse, two boys from very different backgrounds become friends through their love of music and art in 1980s Brooklyn. Show less

In this novel in verse, two boys from very different backgrounds become friends through their love of music and art in 1980s Brooklyn. In this novel in verse, two boys from very different backgrounds become friends through their love of music and art in 1980s Brooklyn. Show less

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Pax Samson

Pax Samson

The Cookout. Vol. 1

by Doucet, Rashad

Book - 2021

Pax Samson has a hard time keeping up with his family full of superheroes. And even though Pax can move things with his mind, he'd rather be cooking in the kitchen. Pax Samson has a hard time keeping up with his family full of superheroes. And even though Pax can move things with his mind, he'd rather be cooking in the kitchen. Show less

Pax Samson has a hard time keeping up with his family full of superheroes. And even though Pax can move things with his mind, he'd rather be cooking in the kitchen. Pax Samson has a hard time keeping up with his family full of superheroes. And even though Pax can move things with his mind, he'd rather be cooking in the kitchen. Show less

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Playing A Dangerous Game

Playing A Dangerous Game

by Ochieng, Patrick

Book - 2021

Four friends in Nairobi are just hanging out when they accidentally discover evidence that leads to a ring of local criminals. Four friends in Nairobi are just hanging out when they accidentally discover evidence that leads to a ring of local criminals. Show less

Four friends in Nairobi are just hanging out when they accidentally discover evidence that leads to a ring of local criminals. Four friends in Nairobi are just hanging out when they accidentally discover evidence that leads to a ring of local criminals. Show less

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Rabbit Chase

Rabbit Chase

by LaPensée, Elizabeth

Book - 2022

Aimée, an Anishinaabe nonbinary student, wanders off on her field trip and meets a white rabbit who takes them on an adventure where they fight dark water spirits and a cruel queen in order to protect their own land. Aimée, an Anishinaabe nonbinary student, wanders off on her field trip and meets a white rabbit who takes them on an adventure where they fight dark water spirits and a cruel queen in order to protect their own land. Show less

Aimée, an Anishinaabe nonbinary student, wanders off on her field trip and meets a white rabbit who takes them on an adventure where they fight dark water spirits and a cruel queen in order to protect their own land. Aimée, an Anishinaabe nonbinary student, wanders off on her field trip and meets a white rabbit who takes them on an adventure where they fight dark water spirits and a cruel queen in order to protect their own land. Show less

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Salt Magic

Salt Magic

by Larson, Hope

Book - 2021

This story starts out as historical fiction but turns into a strange fairy tale when twelve-year-old Vonceil leaves her family's Oklahoma farm looking for the salt witch who cast a spell that turned their fresh water spring into salt water. This story starts out as historical fiction but turns into a strange fairy tale when twelve-year-old Vonceil leaves her family's Oklahoma farm looking for the salt witch who cast a spell that turned their fresh water spring into salt water. Show less

This story starts out as historical fiction but turns into a strange fairy tale when twelve-year-old Vonceil leaves her family's Oklahoma farm looking for the salt witch who cast a spell that turned their fresh water spring into salt water. This story starts out as historical fiction but turns into a strange fairy tale when twelve-year-old Vonceil leaves her family's Oklahoma farm looking for the salt witch who cast a spell that turned their fresh water spring into salt water. Show less

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Samira Surfs

Samira Surfs

by Guidroz, Rukhsanna

Book - 2021

Samira and her family are forced to leave their village in Burma and now they are living as refugees in Bangladesh. When she becomes friends with some local surfer kids Samira decides to enter a surfing contest. Samira and her family are forced to leave their village in Burma and now they are living as refugees in Bangladesh. When she becomes friends with some local surfer kids Samira decides to enter a surfing contest. Show less

Samira and her family are forced to leave their village in Burma and now they are living as refugees in Bangladesh. When she becomes friends with some local surfer kids Samira decides to enter a surfing contest. Samira and her family are forced to leave their village in Burma and now they are living as refugees in Bangladesh. When she becomes friends with some local surfer kids Samira decides to enter a surfing contest. Show less

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The Swag Is in the Socks

The Swag Is in the Socks

by Baptist, Kelly J.

Book - 2021

Xavier is a shy kid with a tough life but then his cool uncle starts sending him socks, along with some weird notes, challenging him to join the Scepter League at school. Can Xavier bring the swagger? Xavier is a shy kid with a tough life but then his cool uncle starts sending him socks, along with some weird notes, challenging him to join the Scepter League at school. Can Xavier bring the swagger? Show less

Xavier is a shy kid with a tough life but then his cool uncle starts sending him socks, along with some weird notes, challenging him to join the Scepter League at school. Can Xavier bring the swagger? Xavier is a shy kid with a tough life but then his cool uncle starts sending him socks, along with some weird notes, challenging him to join the Scepter League at school. Can Xavier bring the swagger? Show less

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Thanks A Lot, Universe

Thanks A Lot, Universe

by Lucas, Chad

Book - 2021

Brian has always been anxious, but after his parents go MIA he and his brother get placed in a foster home and his anxiety becomes overwhelming. Thankfully he's able to lean on Ezra and their strong friendship gets them through 7th grade. Brian has always been anxious, but after his parents go MIA he and his brother get placed in a foster home and his anxiety becomes overwhelming. Thankfully he's able to lean on Ezra and their strong friendship gets them through 7th grade. Show less

Brian has always been anxious, but after his parents go MIA he and his brother get placed in a foster home and his anxiety becomes overwhelming. Thankfully he's able to lean on Ezra and their strong friendship gets them through 7th grade. Brian has always been anxious, but after his parents go MIA he and his brother get placed in a foster home and his anxiety becomes overwhelming. Thankfully he's able to lean on Ezra and their strong friendship gets them through 7th grade. Show less

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Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil

Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil

by Vigilante, Danette

Book - 2021

Tia is the only eyewitness to a murder and she's terrified of saying anything since the killer knows where she lives. Desperate, she turns to her grandmother and her Puerto Rican mystical beliefs for help. Tia is the only eyewitness to a murder and she's terrified of saying anything since the killer knows where she lives. Desperate, she turns to her grandmother and her Puerto Rican mystical beliefs for help. Show less

Tia is the only eyewitness to a murder and she's terrified of saying anything since the killer knows where she lives. Desperate, she turns to her grandmother and her Puerto Rican mystical beliefs for help. Tia is the only eyewitness to a murder and she's terrified of saying anything since the killer knows where she lives. Desperate, she turns to her grandmother and her Puerto Rican mystical beliefs for help. Show less

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When Stars Are Scattered

When Stars Are Scattered

by Jamieson, Victoria

Book - 2020

Brothers Omar and Hassan live in a refugee camp in Kenya. This is their story of what it's like to live there, missing their parents, taking care of each other and hoping to be resettled into a better life. Brothers Omar and Hassan live in a refugee camp in Kenya. This is their story of what it's like to live there, missing their parents, taking care of each other and hoping to be resettled into a better life. Show less

Brothers Omar and Hassan live in a refugee camp in Kenya. This is their story of what it's like to live there, missing their parents, taking care of each other and hoping to be resettled into a better life. Brothers Omar and Hassan live in a refugee camp in Kenya. This is their story of what it's like to live there, missing their parents, taking care of each other and hoping to be resettled into a better life. Show less

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El ascenso del rey enano

El ascenso del rey enano

by Bowles, David

Book - 2021

Una novela gráfica donde un niño utiliza la magia antigua que le enseñó la abuela para ayudar a su gente. Una novela gráfica donde un niño utiliza la magia antigua que le enseñó la abuela para ayudar a su gente. Show less

Una novela gráfica donde un niño utiliza la magia antigua que le enseñó la abuela para ayudar a su gente. Una novela gráfica donde un niño utiliza la magia antigua que le enseñó la abuela para ayudar a su gente. Show less

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10歲開始自己學管理金錢 : 賺錢、存錢、花錢、增值的理財知識 - 10 sui kai shi zi ji xue guan li jin qian

10歲開始自己學管理金錢 : 賺錢、存錢、花錢、增值的理財知識 - 10 sui kai shi zi ji xue guan li jin qian

zhuan qian, cun qian, hua qian, zeng zhi de li cai zhi shi

Book - 2021

幫助孩子建立正確的價值觀，培養孩子理財、規畫和實現夢想的能力。幫助孩子建立正確的價值觀，培養孩子理財、規畫和實現夢想的能力。 Show less

幫助孩子建立正確的價值觀，培養孩子理財、規畫和實現夢想的能力。幫助孩子建立正確的價值觀，培養孩子理財、規畫和實現夢想的能力。 Show less

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