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28 Good Reads for September

28 Good Reads for September

You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon.

Hair to Share
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Suri is born with a beautiful head of hair, that grows as she does. She meets Amaya who's lost her hair and wants to help her feel comfortable and confident. Not yet available at the Boston Public Library.

September

Afia the Ashanti Princess: A Visit to the Motherland (The Ashanti Princess and Prince Adventures in Ghana)
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Afia's parents were born in Ghana and her Nana still lives there. When Nana visits she brings colorful Kente cloth, beautiful wood carvings and tells stories about the tropical country. Her father shows her a map of Ghana, explains the 2 seasons, 16 regions, and 20 languages in preparation for their family trip. When they arrive, Afia is blown away by her grandmother's fancy home. She also gets to eat traditional foods, explore the Palace Museum and understand the heroes behind the city's statues. A beautifully illustrated story about a girl discovering her family history and royal past. Available for FREE on ComCat (Massachusetts Library Catalog).

September

Finding My Dance
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Professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud shares her story.

September

My Powerful Hair
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Meet a little girl who's super excited to grow her hair long -- in honor of her ancestors and culture. A beautiful celebration of hair and the stories it tells.

September

Hair Love
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A dad works super hard to create a style his daughter loves.

September

Fall Frolic in the City
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A counting book revealing the signs of fall -- like piles of leaves and baskets of apples.

September

Cece Loves Science and Adventure
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Cece and her friends earn STEM pins for using science and math on their camping trip.

September

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