Color Our World Middle School Book List

The 2025 Summer Reading Lists are full of book titles to keep middle schoolers engaged in reading and exploring throughout the summer.

This list is recommended and available through the Sussex County Library System for children ages 11 and up. These books will pair nicely with our 2025 summer reading theme.

Updated June 25, 2026
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Sussex County Library System (NJ)
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What Is Color? :
Weinberg, Steven/ Weinberg, Steven (ILT)
Paper Book
In this zany and vibrantly illustrated nonfiction guide to all things color, the origins of today's pigments come alive across continents and history, with oodles of art, tons of science--and extensive interactive backmatter! "An absolute masterpiece." - Jon Scieszka, First...
The guardian's quest
Zhang, Kat
Paper Book
In the second book of this epic fantasy series, eleven year old Amy's malfunctioning paintbrush accidentally paints a portal to a mythical world! But when she discovers that the paintbrush is running out of power, Amy must undergo a Trial to prove her worth as the guardian of the magic paintbrush...

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