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Textbooks, Summer Reading, and School Supplies
How do I find out what summer reading books I should be reading?
The Upper School required reading list for 2025-26 will be available here, beginning in late May. Students will also choose one book on the student nominated list in addition to their required reading.
When do I find out what books I should buy?
Information regarding textbooks for the next school year will be sent to you in late June.
Where do I buy the books?
Upper School textbooks can be purchased online from The Ivy Bookshop. The Bryn Mawr virtual bookstore will open for book purchases for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, July 14th.
Once purchased, families will be able to start picking up their orders from The Ivy Bookshop in August. The bookstore is located at 5928 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209. Shipping is not offered. Families may also purchase books from other vendors.
Should I buy new or used books?
You can buy either--it’s totally up to you.
Upper School School Supplies
The Upper School does not have a general school supply list. In order for teachers to ensure students understand supply needs, teachers will share school supply information for each course in the first week of classes in September. Teachers do not expect students to have specialized supplies when school begins. While there is no general list, we know that students are eager to gather a set of supplies before the first day of school. For the first week, students should have their laptops, a set of pens and pencils, and at least one notebook in which to write. Teachers will clarify expectations around additional supplies, including binders, notebooks, and calculators, and there is flexibility to purchase these items in the first weeks of school. If you have questions about school supplies, please contact Dean of Students, Alison Lahl.
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The Upper School required reading list for 2025-26 will be available here, beginning in late May. Students will also choose one book on the student nominated list in addition to their required reading.
When do I find out what books I should buy?
Information regarding textbooks for the next school year will be sent to you in late June.
Where do I buy the books?
Upper School textbooks can be purchased online from The Ivy Bookshop. The Bryn Mawr virtual bookstore will open for book purchases for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, July 14th.
Once purchased, families will be able to start picking up their orders from The Ivy Bookshop in August. The bookstore is located at 5928 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209. Shipping is not offered. Families may also purchase books from other vendors.
Should I buy new or used books?
You can buy either--it’s totally up to you.
Upper School School Supplies
The Upper School does not have a general school supply list. In order for teachers to ensure students understand supply needs, teachers will share school supply information for each course in the first week of classes in September. Teachers do not expect students to have specialized supplies when school begins. While there is no general list, we know that students are eager to gather a set of supplies before the first day of school. For the first week, students should have their laptops, a set of pens and pencils, and at least one notebook in which to write. Teachers will clarify expectations around additional supplies, including binders, notebooks, and calculators, and there is flexibility to purchase these items in the first weeks of school. If you have questions about school supplies, please contact Dean of Students, Alison Lahl.
