Each student who is enrolled at The Storm King School in the fall is asked to complete the title listed under the grade that they are entering. Assessments on the summer reading can be expected in your Humanities classes in the fall. You are also welcome and encouraged to read additional selections from other grades, in addition to your required reading for your grade.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, 1890 (272 pages)

The story of Dorian Gray is about a wealthy young Englishman who prizes his looks and his youth above all else.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, 1932 (288 pages)

Set in a futuristic society where technology and conditioning control every aspect of life, this novel explores the consequences of sacrificing individuality and creativity for societal stability and efficiency.

The Giver by Lois Lowry, 1993 (240 pages)

A story about a society with citizens who have no memories of its past, except for the individual known as the Receiver of Memory. Citizens are not given freedom or choice. Without choice, the elders of society believe they can prevent negative elements, such as war and poverty.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman, 2002 (176 pages)

The story revolves around Coraline and the strange experiences she has after she and her parents move into an apartment in an old house. Coraline must save herself and her parents from the evil forces that threaten them.

Only for students who are expected to be in enrolled in ESL classes during the 2024-2025 school year

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz, 2002 (262 pages)

The book follows the story of a young Mexican girl who is forced to flee Mexico after her father’s death. She ends up in a work camp in Oklahoma, where she learns lessons about the lower class and life. She is also faced with the injustices that migrants face.

Required: Leading with Dignity by Donna Hicks, 2018 

Recommended: The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, 2003

Humanities teachers are asked to familiarize themselves with the student texts associated with the grades they teach.