The Water Princess ~ Susan Verde
A young African girl dreams of bringing cool, crystal-clear water to her village so that she and her mom, along …
Girls
The Day You Begin ~ Jacqueline Woodson
While this book is beautifully illustrated, it's message is equally as beautiful! "There will be times when you …
Messy Bessey’s Holidays ~ Patricia & Fredrick McKissack
This is a rookie reader book about a girl named Bessey and how she bakes holiday cookies to celebrate Christmas, …
The Nutcracker in Harlem ~ T. E. McMorrow
A retelling of the Christmas story, McMorrow's rendition of "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" is set in Harlem …
Don’t Touch My Hair ~ Sharee Miller
This is a whimsical book about a girl who loves her hair. The problem is, others love it too and often reach to …
Early Sunday Morning ~ Denene Millner
This beautifully illustrated book celebrates the love of a family and how they encourage a young girl to life her …
Like a Girl ~ Lori Degman
This is a wonderful book that empowers girls through the celebration of 24 inspiring women who affected change …
Juneteenth for Mazie ~ Floyd Cooper
Juneteenth is the day we remember and celebrate June 19, 1865, when soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas and …
Messy Bessey and the Birthday Overnight ~ Patricia C. McKissack
Bessey gets invited to a slumber party. The girls all have tons of fun, but the next morning everyone leaves...and …
My Friend Maya Loves to Dance ~ Cheryl Willis Hudson
Maya is a young girl who loves to dance. Whenever there is music, you are sure to see Maya moving.
