Self-improvement can mean many different things for everyone, but we all can say that it is about making oneself better. It can be as simple as taking a beginner’s cooking class to taking a walk everyday. Someday we all will need to look into self improvement. In the month of September set a goal and achieve it. Nothing feels better than achievement. Here are some great reads that will get you a step closer to a better you. Take the month to explore all the possibilities and keep learning!
Elementary (Grades K-4)
Stop and Smell the Cookies by Gibson Frazier, G. P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, July 2022
Even Robots Can Be Thankful by Jan Thomas, Beach Lane Books, September 2022
I Have A Superpower by Stephen Curry, Penguin Workshop, September 2022
Calm monsters, kind monsters : A Sesame Street Guide to Mindfulness by Karen Latchana Kenney, Lerner Publications, October 2020
Puppy In My Head: A Book About Mindfulness by Elise Gravel, Upside Down, June 2020
Calm: Mindfulness For Kids by Wynne Kinder, M. Ed., DK Children, February 2019
First Day In Grapes by L. King Pérez, Lee & Low Books, October 2002
Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand, Kokila, March 2021
I Love My Body Because by Shelly Anand, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, June 2022
Bouncing Back With Big Bird: A Book About Resilience by Jill Colell, Lerner Publications, January 2021
Middle (Grades 5-8)
Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Dial Books, August 2021
Running on Empty by S.E. Durrant, Holiday House, September 2018
Hold Still by Nina LaCour, Penguin Books, February 2019
Dear Black Girl: Equip, Empower, Enlighten Paperback by Kimberly Lowe Abad, Independently Published, December 2020
A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramée, Balzer + Bray, June 2020
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts by R. J. Palacio, Knopf Books for Young Readers, August 2016
The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life by Kwame Alexander, Clarion Books, February 2017
Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress Management for Teens by Earl Hipp, Free Spirit Publishing August 2019
Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed with Ellien Holi, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, March 2021
What To Do When Bad Habits Take Hold : A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More by Dawn Huebner, Magination Press, September 2008
High (Grades 9-12)
Four For the Road by K.J. Reilly, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, August 2022
Whole Girl: Live Vibrantly, Love Your Entire Self, and Friends with Food by Sadie Radinsky, Sounds True, February 2021
Your Brain Needs a Hug: Life, Love, Mental Health and Sandwiches by Rae Earl, Imprint, August 2019
The Self-Esteem Habit for Teens: 50 Simple Ways to Build Your Confidence Every Day by Lisa M. Schab, Instant Help, January 2018
The Mindfulness Journal for Teens: Prompts and Practices to Help You Stay Cool, Calm, and Present by Jennie Marie Battistin, Rockridge Press, December 2019
A Year of Black Girl Magic: Daily Reflections and Practices to Celebrate Black Women (A Year of Daily Reflections) by Eboni Morgan
Grown: The Black Girl’s Guide to Glowing up by Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A. Carter
You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be by Marcus Rashford, Feiwel & Friends, June 2022
Yay! You’re Gay! Now What by Riyadh Khalaf, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, May 2019
Let That Shit Go Anxiety Journal For Teens: Funny Stress Relief And Anti Anxiety Journal, Mental Health Guided Journal For Self-Reflection, Mental ... Thoughtful Gifts For Teens With Anxiety by Twin Soul Journals and Planner
Adults (18+)
Career Self-care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work by Minda Zetlin, New World Library, June 2022
My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey of World-Champion GoalKeeper by Briana Scurry, Abrams Press, June 2022
Already Enough: A Path to Self-Acceptance by Lisa Olivera, Simon & Schuster, January 2022
Love Unfucked: Getting Your Relationship Shit Together by Gary John Bishop, HarperOne, January 2022
Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation by Ayelet Fishbach, Little, Brown Spar, January 2022
The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith and Meaning by Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, Penguin Press, January 2022
Self Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, and Soul by Oludara Adeeyo, Adams Media, January 2022
Growing Boldly: Dare to Build a Life You Love by Emily Ley, Thomas Nelson, March 2021
Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature by Farah Jasmine Griffin, W. W. Norton & Company, September 2021
Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Amistadm, April 2020
Don’t forget about our 2022 SCBookGal and Friends Reading Challenge!!!!!
To be eligible to win a $10 Amazon Gift card, you just have to read a book on the list or a book that can fit within the theme. If you participate every month in 2022, you will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet that will be given away in December. Your monthly entry can be entered here. You can check out our blog at http://www.aamllcbookreviews.com/ or check us out on facebook- SCBookGal & Friends. Happy Reading!!!!
2022 SCBookGal and Friends Monthly Themes
January- Read a book from SCBookGal and Friends January Magazine suggestions
February- Read a young adult novel by an african american author
March- Watch a book made into a film or television series
April- Borrow a book from your local library and read
May- Read a book about concerning mental health
June- Read a book written by a local author
July- Attend a book festival
August- Listen to an audiobook
September- Read a self-help/ self-improvement book
October- Read a book whose cover has your favorite color
November- Read a book by a new author
December- Read a book by one of SCBookGal and Friends spotlight authors
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