2025 Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade Summer Reading Book List Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade Summer Reading Book List Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different Karen Blumenthal Steve Jobs’ journey was unconventional: adopted at birth, college dropout, and co-founder of Apple in a garage at age 20. Known for his perfectionism, style, and innovation, he revolutionized technology with products like the iPhone and Mac. […] Read More
2025 Ninth Grade to Tenth Grade Summer Reading Book List Ninth to Tenth Grade Summer Reading Book List Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup John Carreyrou Elizabeth Holmes, hailed as the next Steve Jobs, founded Theranos promising revolutionary blood-testing tech. Valued at $9 billion, the company captivated investors. But the technology failed, risking patient safety. Holmes and partner Sunny Balwani suppressed […] Read More
2025 Eleventh Grade to Twelfth Grade Summer Reading Book List Eleventh to Twelfth Grade Summer Reading Book List Nickel and Dimed Barbara Ehrenreich In Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich lives on low-wage jobs to expose the harsh reality of poverty in America. Working multiple exhausting roles, she reveals how survival demands constant effort. The book uncovers the struggles, resilience, and hidden generosity in low-income America, […] Read More
How to Motivate Your Child to Read More Books! How to Motivate Your Child to Read More Books! For young children and teenagers, the summer break brings them a wealth of free time. One of the best pastimes to make these months more memorable is reading! As parents, you may find yourself at a loss towards what might motivate your child to adopt a […] Read More
VSA Future Donates Book Club Proceeds to Friends of the Livingston Library VSA Future Donates Book Club Proceeds to the Friends of the Livingston Library VSA Future Learning Center, which relocated to Livingston in 2024, donated $504 to the Friends of the Livingston Library. Friends President Doreen Mollenhauer explains, “VSA has just joined our Merchants & Members Program for the 2025–26 Membership year, so we are […] Read More
Level Up Words: Tricks for Improving Vocab Level Up Words: Tricks for Improving Vocab Does your child ever say, “I know what I want to say, but I just can’t find the words? Have you noticed your student using words like “good” or “nice” seven times in a single essay? Is your child’s writing clear, confident, and full of descriptive power, or does it […] Read More
