Brown Girl Reads: Summer Edition
Affirming Identity. Celebrating Culture. Inspiring Confidence.
This summer, we're turning pages and making space for stories that reflect, inspire, and empower. Brown Girl Reads: Summer Edition is a vibrant reading circle designed just for girls of color—where literature meets identity, and every book is a mirror and a window.
Together, we’ll explore bold characters, powerful themes, and unforgettable journeys—all while building sisterhood, confidence, and a love of reading that lasts long after summer ends.
Brown Girls Read
June's Book of the Month
The Girl in the Lake by India Hill Brown is a chilling and powerful middle-grade mystery about a girl named Celeste who uncovers haunting secrets during a summer at her grandparents’ lake house. When she starts seeing a ghostly figure that looks just like her, Celeste must confront the past to protect her future. This suspenseful story blends supernatural elements with themes of history, identity, and bravery—perfect for readers who love a good scare with a deeper message.
July's Book of the Month
Girl from the Ashes is a chilling, history-rich mystery about Carter, a curious student who just wants to ace his school project—but instead, uncovers a ghostly presence tied to a dark chapter in his town’s past. When strange things begin happening at the library—books falling, lights flickering, and even fire—Carter and his best friend Gianna must unravel a long-buried secret before it consumes everything around them. A gripping blend of supernatural suspense and historical truth, this story is perfect for readers who love ghost stories with a powerful message.
August's Book of the month
Love Radio is a charming and heartfelt teen romance that follows Prince, a self-proclaimed love expert with his own radio show, and Dani, a guarded teen focused on college and healing from past trauma. When Prince bets he can win Dani’s heart in just three dates, what starts as a challenge turns into something deeper. Set in Detroit, this swoon-worthy story blends love, vulnerability, and Black joy in a fresh and authentic voice that speaks to the power of connection and second chances.
In partnership with Lightbulb Literacy and the BeYOU Project, Inc
Join Brown Girl Reads: Summer Edition
A Summer Book Club Series Just for Her
Looking for a meaningful way to keep your Beautiful Brown Girl reading, reflecting, and connecting this summer? Brown Girl Reads: Summer Edition is the perfect opportunity to inspire confidence, build community, and celebrate culture—all through the power of books.
There are three flexible ways to participate:
- Join for Free
Purchase the book on your own and register for free to attend our weekly virtual meetups, where girls will connect and chat with peers about the book. - Purchase the Book + Reading Guide
Buy the featured book directly from us and receive a beautifully designed, interactive reading guide to help your girl engage more deeply with the story. - Enroll in the Summer Reading Enrichment Program
Sign up for our guided 4-week program and receive 45 minutes of weekly instruction, discussion, and enrichment through book talks—led by experienced educators.
Weekly meetups are held on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM, June 26, July 24 and Aug 21. Whether your girl joins one club or all three, she’ll be reading books that reflect who she is and inspire who she’s becoming.
Spots are limited—register today and keep her reading all summer long!