Ditch the dreaded summer essay! These creative, hands-on summer reading projects engage students in meaningful reflection without overwhelming teachers with grading. From interview podcasts to artistic dioramas, here are innovative, AI-resistant ways to bring literature to life for grades 9–12.

Discover how NotebookLM lets teachers upload their own curated content like documents, podcasts and videos to build interactive study guides, flashcards, timelines and chat-enabled notebooks for students, and how you can use it in history, math, science and English.