We are excited to announce that the Southern University Laboratory School Summer Reading List for the 2023-2024 school year is now available. Research shows that when students read in the summer, it improves reading skills in addition to increasing the desire to read. Not only that, but reading at least 20 minutes a day increases a child’s vocabulary tremendously. Summer reading is critical for students to retain knowledge and skills learned in the previous school year. Students who don't read are at risk of falling behind their classmates.