Summer Reads That Spark Imagination | San Jose News

Librarian Kiana Borjian drops her annual summer reading list—packed with kid-approved gems and grown-up wisdom. This year, she champions Mac Barnett’s “Make Believe,” arguing that the best children’s books aren’t about teaching morals or boosting literacy—they’re just pure, imaginative fun. For K-2, dive into dreamy food adventures in “Dim Sum Palace,” playful tigers in “Tigers & Tea with Poppy,” and a bold Hawaiian warrior tale in “Ho’onani, Hula Warrior.” Third to fifth graders will love the silly spy capers of “Didi Dodo, Future Spy” and the relatable chaos of “Fifth-Grade Top Dogs.” Middle schoolers get spine-tingling underwater ghosts in “Graciela in the Abyss,” wildfire survival in “When Tomorrow Burns,” and a raw look at school politics in “The Moon without Stars.” And for pure joy, don’t miss Walter Brooks’ Freddy the Pig—hilarious, beautifully written, and loved by readers of all ages. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0669cefb9bd04820