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 voice.
 

Prompt: Throughout your life, hopefully you have realized how someone's voice (even your own) can have power. Select an appropriate book worthy of literary high school merit, and as you read consider the power of voice. What does the book have to say about the importance of “the power of voice?” How do the characters in your book demonstrate this idea?

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:

1. Mr. Wandyes - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 

2. Ms. Reilly - Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney 

3. Mr. Loss - Dancing in the Mosque by Homeira Qaderi 

4. Ms. Taylor - Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

5. Ms. Sypek - The Mercy Seat by Elizabeth Winthrop 

6. Mr. McCarthy - Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

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 - The Round House by Louise Erdrich & How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster

• AP Language - Educated by Tara Westover