Celebrate friendship and girl power through kids & YA books with Bookstgrammer Jasmine Washington

HOUSTON – Bookstagrammer and children’s librarian Jasmine Washington is back with some top reads to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Her passion for books shines in her Instagram posts. She encourages her audience to check out kid picture books and young adult graphic novels about culture, communities, and important holidays.

Today on ‘Houston Life’ she shared four books about girl power, women’s health, and friendship.

1. Biographical picture book ‘Jovita Wore Pants’ written by Aida Salazar and illustrated by Molly Mendoza
2. Picture book ‘When Black Girls Dream Big’ written by Tanisia Moore and illustrated by Robert Paul Jr.
3. Young Adult Graphic Novel ‘Go With the Flow’ by Karen Schneemann and Lily Williams
4. Juvenile Graphic Novel ‘Blue Stars Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem’ written by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith and illustrated by Molly Murakami

Watch the video above as she explains each book and why libraries are a great place for summer fun.

Connect with Washington for more book recommendations perfect for all readers on Instagram.

See Washington’s past appearance:

📚 Go on a trip with children and young adult books about black culture

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