Reading Resources
It is important for students to continue reading over the summer to strengthen their reading skills and stay inspired and engaged! We recommend reading physical books rather than e-books when possible. See below for resources for both books and e-books.
Book Sources:
Remote Check-Out begins June 15! Visit our online catalog for books and instructions.
A website that ships books internationally!
-Xiamen Public Library (English section)
Book Recommendations:
- Common Sense Media Book Lists
- Childrens’ Choices 2020 Reading List
- New York Times Best Sellers for Picture Books
- 50 Books Kids Should Read Before They're 12 (CommonSense Media)
- Brightly
Digital Sources:
- Sora:
for incoming 5th graders only.
Username: XIS email address
Password: XIS student ID
- Epic!
Use student login. Over the summer requires a parent account.
- International Children’s Digital Library
A large digital library of children’s books from around the world.
E-books and audiobooks
- Flipster
The XIS collection of digital magazines for children and adults, including Ranger Rick, National Geographic Kids, Spider, Owl, and Dig.
Audiobooks for all ages in many languages.
- Vooks
A kid-safe streaming library of animated books for kids. Requires parent subscription.
- Lit2Go
A free, online collection of poems and stories in MP3 (audiobook) format.
For 4-5 Graders. Enter an email to access.