06/18/2026
It is important to encourage the youth to READ! We can work to inspire our kids with books that will boost their self esteem, help build confidence, show why compassion and kindness matters, and most importantly, INSPIRE THEM!
How about a Summer reading challenge!? Here are some amazing books we recommend.
I Am Peace, A Book of Mindfulness By Susan Verde: Encouraging kids to find a moment of calm, I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness has been put together to help kids feel grounded and restored, by teaching them to explore their senses and take a closer look at nature around them. An ideal read for quiet time or pre-bed, kids will learn to breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present.
Jesse Owens By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara: The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on to challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records.
For Everyone By Jason Reynolds: Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and later as a tribute to Walter Dean Myers, this stirring and inspirational poem is New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds’ rallying cry to the young dreamers of the world
