For their summer reading assignment, students at RKYHS were given a list of books that were recommended by their teachers. The faculty recommendations came from their teachers across the board, not just their English faculty. Science and math teachers, Judaic Studies rebbeim, guidance counselors, administration, office staff and more offered up their picks for the students. Students got together in small groups to engage in discussions of their books with the faculty member who had recommended it. From classics and historical accounts to contemporary works and biographies and many other fiction and non-fiction options, students enjoyed reading the breadth of books offered.

The lively school-wide discussions offered a great opportunity for teachers across all disciplines to be unified in showing students an appreciation for reading and book discussions. Students were excited to talk about their books and to connect with each other, often across the grades, with literature as the common thread.