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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

JULY '25 PICK

Book Review – Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

JULY '25 PICK

Book Review – Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

Lynn Painter
“Music made everything better.” (Lynn Painter, Better Than The Movies) This quote from Lynn…
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June '25 PICK

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

June '25 PICK

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Claire Keegan
In this novel, Claire Keegan explores the human struggle to stand up for what…
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Apr '25 PICK

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Apr '25 PICK

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah
“In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count…
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Mar '25 PICK

The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

Mar '25 PICK

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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Sep '24 PICK

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Sep '24 PICK

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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Sep '24 PICK

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Sep '24 PICK

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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Aug '24 PICK

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Aug '24 PICK

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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May '24 PICK

Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee

May '24 PICK

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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May '24 PICK

The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi

May '24 PICK

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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Apr '24 PICK

Meet Me in Mumbai by Sabina Khan

Apr '24 PICK

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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Apr '24 PICK

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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Dec '22 PICK

My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel

Dec '22 PICK

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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