May 2022
Dear Hinsdale South students, parents, and guardians:
On behalf of the Hinsdale South English Department, I would like to introduce you to the 2022 Summer Reading Program. Our hope is that students take some time over the summer to recapture the pleasure of losing themselves in a book.
Hinsdale South English would like to partner with parents to encourage students to read over the long break. We are not mandating that students read specified books. Instead, we encourage students to pursue their individual reading preferences and passions. As a starting point, Hinsdale South recommends the 2023 Lincoln Award books nominated by teens, teachers, and librarians across Illinois. Additionally, the Association of Illinois High School Librarians keeps an archive of previously-nominated titles that students and parents may choose to reference for additional ideas. Parents and students can find these Lincoln Award Novels at the Indian Prairie Public Library and other local libraries.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Lisa Elo, English Department Chair. If you’re interested in learning about the benefits of reading for pleasure, check out this great research summary here. Thank you and happy reading!
Be safe and well,
Ms. Lisa A. Elo
English Department Chair
Hinsdale South High School
lielo@hinsdale86.org
