To celebrate Disability Pride Month, we're highlighting a story from our Hidden Voices series about Judith Heumann, an advocate who earned the nickname “the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement” for her important role in the fight for equal access for people with disabilities.
A Fun Summer Starts With Safety
The Month Ahead (July 2026)
School is out but the summer is in session at NYCPS! From academics to recreational activities, check out what your child can participate in this season!
PSAL Invites NYC High School Students to Join in on a Summer of Sports!
Celebrate 250 Years of the United States with NYC Public Libraries
Free Summer Meals for NYC Kids Until September 4
Even after the 2025–2026 school year ends, anyone 18 years old and under can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer, starting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Opportunities for Students (June 2026)
The school year may soon be coming to an end, but these great learning and earning opportunities sure aren't! Check out what's available for City students this month, including scholarship, free workshops, and great local events, and register/apply for them today!
Join NYC Public Libraries for Free Activities for the Whole Family This Summer
New York City is preparing for the World Cup finals this week! Whether you call it soccer or football, we’re celebrating the championship match between Spain and Argentina with some of our favorite books about the "beautiful game,” the players, and the international spirit of the tournament. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Early Readers (3-K–Grade 2)
- The Banana-Leaf Ball, by Katie Smith Milway; illustrated by Shane W. Evans
- Dino-Soccer, by Lisa Wheeler; illustrated by Barry Gott
- Madani’s Best Game, by Fran Pintadera; illustrated by Raquel Catalina
- The Soccer Fence, by Phil Bildner; illustrated by Jesse Joshua Johnson
- Soccer Star, by Mina Javaherbin; illustrated by Renato Alarcão
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
- Almost Sunset, by Wahab Algarmi
- The Floating Field, by Scott Riley; illustrated by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien
- Merci Suárez Plays It Cool, by Meg Medina
- Soccer Superstar, by Jake Maddox
- The World Cup, by Matt Scheff
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- Arcady’s Goal, by Eugene Yelchin
- Booked, by Kwame Alexander
- The Breakaways, by Cathy G. Johnson
- Key Player, by Kelly Yang
- One Life (Young Readers Edition), by Megan Rapinoe
Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)
- Furia, by Yamile Saied Méndez
- A Greater Goal, by Elizabeth Rusch
- Keeper, by Mal Peet
- Outcasts United, by Warren St. John
- You Don’t Have a Shot, by Raquel Marie
You can find these books and many more great reads on Sora, our Citywide Digital Library, which provides free access to thousands of digital e-books and audiobooks for our students. You can also find even more recommendations in the "Celebrate the World Cup" Collection on Sora!
Missed our previous book recommendations?
Check them out in the "What We're Reading" Archive!
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SCHOOLS
This past June was one for the history books for New Yorkers—not only did our City commemorate a long-awaited championship and host the start of the biggest sporting event in the world, but we also marked the end of the 2025–26 school year!
From graduation ceremonies and award celebrations, to final project presentations and end-of-year exams, City public schools were buzzing with activity and excitement all month long! Check out some of the snapshots we took over the past month, and join us in thanking all of the incredible educators, school leaders, volunteers, and students who made the past year truly special for NYC Public Schools!
