In an interview about her stunning Olympic trial performance, Sha’Carri Richardson said "I just want the world to know that I'm That Girl." Hearing that, we knew that we needed a bookshelf to encourage young athletes!

If you are following us on Instagram, then you know we are very excited about AAPI Heritage Month! This year, it feels incredibly important - pressing even - to uplift the voices of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

With the help of a friend who is a fantastic child psychologist, I created Little Friday Keys: a list of twenty terrific qualities, skills, and traits that I will look for when selecting and reviewing Little Friday Reads features.

The Little Friday Reads Bookshop is up and running! Bookshop supports independent booksellers and as an affiliate, Little Friday Reads will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Thank you for visiting Little Friday Reads, a new Girl Friday initiative for children nursery through grade 8. Books can help develop courage, compassion, and a host of other incredible qualities and traits.