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November 2026 issue · Community news

Turning the Page: Hanover Park Puts Reading Choices in Students’ Hands

Hanover Park High School’s English Department is taking a fresh approach to encouraging reading: letting students choose books that reflect their interests.

Hanover Park High School’s Independent Reading Program gives students opportunities to choose books, read during class and share recommendations with peers.
Hanover Park High School’s Independent Reading Program gives students opportunities to choose books, read during class and share recommendations with peers. Courtesy Photo

Through its Independent Reading Program, students can explore mysteries, memoirs, fantasy, science fiction and other genres, finding stories that connect with their passions and goals.

The program pairs that freedom with dedicated classroom time to step away from screens and settle into a book. Students also share recommendations, explore unfamiliar genres and discuss their reading with classmates.

By combining personal choice, time to read and conversation, the English Department aims to help students discover the enjoyment of reading and make it part of their everyday lives.

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