Summer Reads That Spark Imagination | San Jose News

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Librarian Kiana Borjian drops her annual summer reading list—packed with kid-approved gems and grown-up wisdom. This year, she champions Mac Barnett’s “Make Believe,” arguing that the best children’s books aren’t about teaching morals or boosting literacy—they’re just pure, imaginative fun. For K-2, dive into dreamy food adventures in “Dim Sum Palace,” playful tigers in “Tigers & Tea with Poppy,” and a bold Hawaiian warrior tale in “Ho’onani, Hula Warrior.” Third to fifth graders will love the silly spy capers of “Didi Dodo, Future Spy” and the relatable chaos of “Fifth-Grade Top Dogs.”…