Books about Empowerment
Award winning
Love Your Body
Jessica Sanders, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls to appreciate and respect their bodies.
Promotes self-love and confidence through relatable illustrations.
Addresses body positivity with engaging, accessible content.
Ideal for developing healthy self-esteem in early readers.

Love Your Body
Jessica Sanders, 2019
Award winning
A Is for Ambitious
Meena Harris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages ambition through engaging storytelling.
Characters exemplify perseverance and goal setting.
Enhances vocabulary and literacy skills.
Stimulates discussions on aspirations and achievements.

A Is for Ambitious
Meena Harris, 2023
Award winning
Black Girls
Dominique Furukawa, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and empowerment of black girls.
Encourages self-love and confidence in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance storytelling and engagement.
Supports emotional development and understanding.

Black Girls
Dominique Furukawa, 2023
Award winning
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Lilly Workneh, Diana Odero, Jestine Ware, 2021
240 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls with real-life hero stories.
Enhances cultural awareness and global perspective.
Boosts confidence through inspirational female role models.
Supports development of strong reading skills.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Lilly Workneh, Diana Odero, Jestine Ware, 2021
Award winning
Bold Women in Black History
Jada Little, 2020
56 pages
Why to read
Highlights influential Black women’s achievements.
Encourages empowerment and self-confidence in young readers.
Educational content that supports history learning.
Inspires discussions on equality and perseverance.

Bold Women in Black History
Jada Little, 2020
Award winning
The Last Black Unicorn
Jerdine Nolen, Tiffany Haddish, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Empowering, humorous narrative. - Enhances empathy and social awareness. - Encourages resilience and self-acceptance. - Stimulating and age-appropriate content.

The Last Black Unicorn
Jerdine Nolen, Tiffany Haddish, 2022
Award winning
Her Body Can
Ady Meschke, Katie Crenshaw, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates body positivity and self-love for young girls.
Inspirational messages boost confidence and psychological well-being.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages inclusivity and acceptance of diverse body types.

Her Body Can
Ady Meschke, Katie Crenshaw, 2020
Award winning
Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History
Schele Williams Williams, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Empowers kids with knowledge of African American history.
Builds understanding and empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages discussions on equality and justice.
Supports identity building in young readers.
