Overview: Sutton Memorial High School encourages students to be lifelong learners. This summer, we are asking students to read an appropriate book worthy of high school literary merit that addresses the theme of Renewal.
 

Prompt: Often in works of literature, a character has an experience that provides a moment of renewal or self-reflection. Select an appropriate book worthy of literary high school merit, and as you read - consider the concept of "renewal". What does the book have to say about the importance of renewal or self-reflection? How do the character(s) in your book demonstrate this idea? How can these ideas connect with your present mindset and future goals?

Recommended Titles: If you would like some recommended titles that address the prompt, please take a look at some of our suggested titles from our high school staff:

Mr. Bilica - Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

Ms. Farmer- Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Ms. Goddard - Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

Mr. Loss - The Education of Kendrick Perkins by Kendrick Perkins

Mr. Marcucci - The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

Mr. McCarthy- Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance

Ms. Reilly - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Ms. Taylor - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Mr. Wandyes - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Assessment: Students will be assessed on their summer reading assignment during the first week of school.

AP Course: If you are taking AP Language or AP Literature this year, please note you have specific reading titles from your AP teacher. These titles are required to read for your AP Literature or AP Language class:

• AP Literature - In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez & How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster

• AP Language - Outliers by Malcom Gladwell