LCS Reads Summer 2026
What began five summers ago as a way to keep students connected to learning has become a much-anticipated tradition: LCS Reads Student Edition is back for Summer 2026!
At Lakefield College School, we believe reading does more than build vocabulary—it sparks curiosity, broadens perspectives, and inspires meaningful reflection long after the final page. This summer’s selections invite students to step into stories that will challenge, inspire, and stay with them well beyond the break.
Grade 9 English
Animal Farm by George Orwell and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Grade 9 students will explore two thought-provoking novels that examine power, freedom, ambition, and the search for purpose and personal meaning.
Animal Farm by George Orwell and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Grade 9 students will explore two thought-provoking novels that examine power, freedom, ambition, and the search for purpose and personal meaning.
Grade 10 English & Page to Stage
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah’s bestselling memoir offers a powerful and often humorous reflection on growing up in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa while exploring themes of identity, resilience, and family.
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah’s bestselling memoir offers a powerful and often humorous reflection on growing up in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa while exploring themes of identity, resilience, and family.
Grade 10 War Experience
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
Based on the true story of librarians at the American Library in Paris during the Second World War, this novel highlights courage, friendship, and the enduring power of books during times of conflict.
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
Based on the true story of librarians at the American Library in Paris during the Second World War, this novel highlights courage, friendship, and the enduring power of books during times of conflict.
Grade 11 English
The Outside Circle by Patti LaBoucane-Benson, illustrated by Kelly Mellings
This impactful graphic novel follows two brothers navigating cycles of trauma and healing while exploring Indigenous perspectives, identity, and personal transformation.
The Outside Circle by Patti LaBoucane-Benson, illustrated by Kelly Mellings
This impactful graphic novel follows two brothers navigating cycles of trauma and healing while exploring Indigenous perspectives, identity, and personal transformation.
Grade 11 AP Language
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain’s candid memoir takes readers behind the scenes of the restaurant industry through sharp storytelling, humour, and reflections on ambition and passion.
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain’s candid memoir takes readers behind the scenes of the restaurant industry through sharp storytelling, humour, and reflections on ambition and passion.
Grade 12 English
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Written in powerful verse, this award-winning novel examines grief, violence, and the choices that shape our lives through the story of a teenager confronting an impossible decision.
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Written in powerful verse, this award-winning novel examines grief, violence, and the choices that shape our lives through the story of a teenager confronting an impossible decision.
Grade 12 AP Literature
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald’s iconic novel of the Jazz Age continues to challenge readers to reflect on wealth, ambition, love, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald’s iconic novel of the Jazz Age continues to challenge readers to reflect on wealth, ambition, love, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
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Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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