The Lit List
by Headway
SEASONAL BREAK READING PROGRAM | 2027
The Lit List turns reading into a habit, a skill, and an identity.
A structured reading program built around real books, a daily schedule, and a finish line worth working toward. Three offerings — pick the one that fits your season, your student, and your pace.
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LEVELS 1 - 3
GRADES 3 - 8
3 OFFERINGS
EVERY READER HAS AN ENTRY POINT
STRUCTURED FOR THE RIGHT CHALLENGE
SINGLE BOOK | SUMMER | WINTER
REAL FINISH LINE
PRESENTATION DAY - EVERY PROGRAM
STARTING AT $18
START SMALL GO AS FAR AS YOU WANT
WHAT THE LIT LIST IS
More than a reading list. A reading life.
The Lit List is a structured reading program — not a book club, not a worksheet packet, not a log to fill in. Every offering includes a real reading schedule, comprehension and thinking tools, and a finish line that means something.
Students read. They write about what they read. And in the full programs, they present — out loud, from their own notes, on every book they finished. That is the part most programs skip. We do not skip it.
Supplementary by design.
The Lit List works alongside any curriculum — homeschool, private school, or traditional. It does not replace what you are doing. It deepens it.
Level 1 | Together
Parent and student read in the same room. Discussion-led. Built for building the habit from the ground up. Best entry point for new or reluctant readers.
THE THREE LEVELS
Level 2 | Independent
Student reads on their own. Parent stays engaged through discussion questions. Real accountability without hovering. For students who are ready to own the work.
Level 3 | Critical
Student reads, writes, and defends. Composition book is the full record. Presentation Day is the capstone. Built for serious readers who are ready for a real challenge.
Your book. Your pace. Your reading journal.
PICK YOUR PROGRAM
Digital Download
ENTRY POINT
Single Book Kit
$18
Your book. Your pace. Your reading journal.
Choose any book from the Headway curated list. We send you the complete reading kit — everything your student needs to read seriously, track their thinking, and build the reading journal habit. No dates. No deadlines. Theirs to keep.
STRUCTURED PROGRAM
Winter Break
$70
Digital | 2 Books | 5 Weeks
Structured Program
Your book. Your pace. Your reading journal.
Choose any book from the Headway curated list. We send you the complete reading kit — everything your student needs to read seriously, track their thinking, and build the reading journal habit. No dates. No deadlines. Theirs to keep.
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
Summer
$125
Digital | 4 Books | 9 Weeks
Your book. Your pace. Your reading journal.
Choose any book from the Headway curated list. We send you the complete reading kit — everything your student needs to read seriously, track their thinking, and build the reading journal habit. No dates. No deadlines. Theirs to keep.
SEMINAR EXPERIENCE
The Lit List Club
Pricing varies by kit
1 Book | 2 Sessions
Your book. Your pace. Your reading journal.
Choose any book from the Headway curated list. We send you the complete reading kit — everything your student needs to read seriously, track their thinking, and build the reading journal habit. No dates. No deadlines. Theirs to keep.
WINTER BREAK 2026 - EARLY SIGN-UP FORM
Reserve your spot before enrollment opens.
Early sign-up secures the founding rate and puts you first in line when enrollment opens. No payment required now. ​
SEE BEFORE YOU BUY
FREE SAMPLE - DAY ONE READING SAMPLE
Reading Packet: The One and Only Ivan (Day One)
Day 1 of 10 reading guide, vocabulary tracking, and sample Presentation Day.
WANT THE FULL PICTURE?
Read the Lit List Open Book - the full program edition with everything you need to decide.
Books, schedule, composition book system, rubric, Presentation Day details. No obligation.
SCHOOLS | PROGRAMS | TUTORS
Bringing The Lit List to a group?
Whether you're a school, after-school program, tutoring practice, or homeschool co-op — we offer group rates and licensing options for all three offerings. Every student gets the full program. You get direct support from Headway.​
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Classroom kit sets (Single Book)
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Group enrollment (Winter or Summer)
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Facilitator guide included
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Custom scheduling options
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Direct support from Headway
