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Hello! We are Neerja and Nidhi Bathla, founders of Girls for Books.

Girls for Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to increasing access, passion, and interest in reading in children and teens, especially girls.

We believe that many current students in our community don’t have access or desire to read or write, due to many factors, including societal pressures, lack of representation in reading, and the book banning initiative. Girls for Books is on a mission to change this narrative, because everyone deserves the right to read.

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Our Latest Reviews

Mar '25 PICK

The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

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The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri
“In a world of diminishing mystery, the unknown persists” (Jhumpa Lahiri, The Lowland) This…
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The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

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The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri
Gogol Ganguli is the son of two Indian Immigrants, living in Massachussetts and yearning…
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The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

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The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Amy Tan
A captivating tale of both the immigrant experience and mother-daughter relationships, The Joy Luck…
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Bonnie Garmus
Written by Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry is a historical fiction book that follows…
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Oct '22 PICK

Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee

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Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee

Harper Lee
The novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, is a staple in every student’s high school…
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The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi

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The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi

Saadia Faruqi
On a hot spring day in San Antonio, my mom and I headed to…
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Meet Me in Mumbai by Sabina Khan

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Meet Me in Mumbai by Sabina Khan

Sabina Khan
*This book is a YA novel, recommended for ages 13+ Ayesha, a sixteen-year-old girl…
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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah
YA*** The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is the story of the women’s war in…
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My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel

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My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel

Sajni Patel
Zurika “Zuri” Damani is a gifted contemporary musician with a talent for producing classical-hip…
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Right As Rain by Lindsey Stoddard

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Right As Rain by Lindsey Stoddard

Lindsey Stoddard
Right As Rain by Lindsey Stoddard It’s her fault that she has to move…
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Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

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Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

Nic Stone
Shenice “Lightning” Lockwood loves softball. She’s the captain of her team, the Fulton Firebirds,…
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Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone

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Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone

Carrie Firestone
*This book is a YA novel, recommended for ages 13+ Molly Frost knows why…
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