Tallahassee, Fla., July 8, 2024 – Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced the selected books for the Commissioner’s Book of the Month for July. This monthly reading challenge aims to promote literacy and reading engagement in preK-12 schools. Each month, Commissioner Diaz highlights five recommended books—one per selected grade range.
The selections for July emphasize the importance of American pride in recognition of the nation's founding month. "As we look back upon our nation’s history and recognize the efforts of the founding fathers to build a country based on the values of freedom, it is paramount that we impart a sense of American pride on our students during the month of July," said Commissioner Diaz. "With this book selection, I encourage students to continue to celebrate American Pride Month and reflect on the unyielding spirit and heroic patriotism of the many Americans throughout history who fought in pursuit of liberty and freedom."
The Commissioner’s recommendations for July 2024 are available on the FDOE website.