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The Upper School Summer Reading program promotes reading for pleasure, hoping to establish a lifelong habit in all Gilman boys. Gilman School believes in literature’s unique ability to instill in readers the values of empathy, wonder, and intellectual stimulation. While some books have been chosen by the faculty and administration, students also have the opportunity to make choices in line with personal interests.

This year, there is not an All Upper School Read. Instead, we ask students to read a book of their choice. We hope the boys, by getting to select a book they want to read, will take the opportunity to hone a personal interest, explore a new genre or author and rediscover the joy of reading.

Grade level books, the Modern Language Department’s reading requirements and the book for the Elizabeth Woolsey Gilman Prize, one of Gilman’s oldest and most honored awards, are also listed below.

We believe strongly in the importance of reading. Watching film adaptations or reading online summaries, while potentially interesting supplements, cannot substitute for the experience a reader shares with a text. Students will simply be cheating themselves if they do not read the book itself. Electronic books (e-books) and audiobooks are acceptable for completing the readings.

If you have any questions regarding the summer reading program, please do not hesitate to contact any of the three of us.

Sincerely,

Brian Ledyard	Justin Baker	Michael Stamberg
Upper School Head	Chair, English Department	Upper School Librarian

Audio and/or ebooks of some grade level books, the Woolsey Gilman Prize book, and choice books are available on Sora.

Summer reading material can be purchased through The Ivy Bookshop. Use coupon code SUMMER24 to save 10%.