​Blythewood High School students have numerous options for summer reading and learning.  Each Bengal family is encouraged to explore the variety of options available and design a summer learning experience that best fits the needs of their student(s).
  • Consult the subject specific suggested readings and assignments for courses students will be taking in the fall - details below
  • Read for pleasure by choosing book(s) that you are interested in reading.  BHS librarians recommend the South Carolina Young Adult Book Award nominees or using NoveList Plus from DISCUS for recommendations.
  • Participate in the Richland Library Summer Learning Challenge - earn prizes!
  • Many ebook and audiobook choices are available in the Richland Two Sora/Overdrive collection.  Search and borrow from both the Richland Two collection and the Richland Library collection using our Sora website or download the Sora app for iPhone or Android.  Students use their 8 digit student ID number and password for access.
  • ​Read one of the variety of Sora digital magazines on a wide range of subjects and in several languages available from our school library.

​Suggested Reading
(listed by course)

See what BHS faculty members recommend for summer reading/learning for students enrolled in specific courses for fall.

Ebooks, Magazines & Audiobooks via Overdrive/Sora

Explore Richland Two's Overdrive collection using the Sora website or the Sora app on your iPhone or Android device.  Use your 8 digit student id and password to access.

BHS Library Catalog

Browse books, ebooks and audiobooks available in our school library.  You can place a hold on books you'd like to borrow for the summer and pick them up in the main office.

SC Young Adult Book Award Nominees

Read at least 3 titles from the list and you will be eligible to vote for your favorite and determine the 2024-25 winner of this literary award.

Hoopla
Richland Library

Instantly borrow free ebooks, movies, music and audiobooks 24/7 with no waiting! 
Richland Two students can access Hoopla with their district ID # (either a 12-digit ID # or a 8-digit ID #).  Examples: 790012345678 or 00012345. The PIN is the student's birthdate (2-digit month and 2-digit day).

Richland Library Summer Learning Challenge

​NoveList Plus

  • Includes author read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists, searchable award lists and more
  • Includes curriculum-driven material designed to help integrate reading across subject areas in the classroom
  • How to find a Read-Alike recommendation
TeachingBooks provides resources about children's and young adult books for readers and educators.
​Refer to our BHS Resources document for username/password information.