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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

JUNE '26 PICK

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Ambassador Gia Herrera
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold …” (S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders)  This quote emphasizes the…
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Sugar by Jewel Parker Rhodes

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Sugar by Jewel Parker Rhodes

Ambassador Smaya Gedala
Sugar by Jewel Parker Rhodes is about a 10 year old named “Sugar”, who…
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Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi (Shatter Me series)

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Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi (Shatter Me series)

Ambassador Victoria Schneider
Tahereh Mafi’s Watch Me marks a bold new chapter in the Shatter Me universe,…
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Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti

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Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti

Ambassador Cerenitie Gamez
“For the hopeless, and hopeful, romantics who don’t know they’re noticed in a crowded…
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It’s Kind of A Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

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It’s Kind of A Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

Ambassador Julia Jones
“I’m not better, you know.” (Craig Gilner, It’s Kind of a Funny Story)  This…
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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Ambassador Gia Herrera
“In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet,…
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Bewilderment by Richard Powers

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Bewilderment by Richard Powers

Ambassador Ellie Womack
“They share a lot, astronomy and childhood. Both are voyages across huge distances. Both…
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Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

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Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

Ambassador Saachi Kashyap
“We’ll keep our pain, but I promise we’ll share our joy.” (Neal Shusterman, Bruiser)…
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Smile by Raina Telgemeier

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Smile by Raina Telgemeier

Ambassador Smaya Gedala
Smile by Raina Telgemeier is a story about the author herself and growing up…
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The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin

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The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin

Ambassador Liya Moorjani
“ It was the sound of joy, the sound of a nation healing.” (Madeline…
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Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

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Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

Tamara Ireland Stone
“Everyone’s got something. Some people are just better actors than others.”  Every Last Word…
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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Ambassador Julia Jones
“That’s the thing about pain. It demands to be felt” (John Green, The Fault…
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