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Read With Us

A series of Girl Scout-inspired stories, guides, and journals for young readers published by HarperCollins.

Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a kinder, better world. And now, young people and their families everywhere can experience the friendships and fun of Girl Scouting through vibrant books and relatable characters you’re sure to love.  

This brand-new collection of books for readers ranging from toddlers to middle schoolers will spark imaginations, inspire young minds, and remind girls that they can do anything they set their minds to. 

Access fun activities, earn patches, and see what being a Girl Scout is all about!

Add these Girl Scout titles to your bookshelf:

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The Amazing Daisies Make Daisies Make Ice Cream

NEW! The Amazing Daisies return with a sweet new Level One I Can Read book from Girl Scouts!

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Maven Takes the Lead

Join Maven and her Girl Scout friends as they discover how to use courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.

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Anika and the Great Dog Rescue

A new adventure unfolds with the second novel in the Girl Scout book series following Anika and her Girl Scout troop.

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Make New Friends, Keep the Old

Experience the friendships and fun of Girl Scouting through this vibrant new picture book!

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The Ultimate Friendship Journal

This colorful, interactive journal is full of fun activities, quizzes, tips, and prompts to help you explore being the best friend you can be.


The Amazing Daisies

Meet the Amazing Daisies—three best friends who work together to accomplish amazing things in this fun-filled Level One I Can Read book. When Ava, Hazel, and Ellie notice there’s no recycling bin at their playground, they come up with a creative plan to help make their neighborhood a better place.

Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better a Place Activity Book

Check out this sneak peek activity from The Amazing Daisies, where you and your friends can turn scrap paper and small discarded items into fun, colorful jewelry —just like Ava, Hazel, and Ellie, who show how creativity and teamwork make every day an adventure! 


The Amazing Daisies Hunt for Colors

The fun with Ava, Hazel, and Ellie continues in The Amazing Daisies Hunt for Colors as the friends work together on a colorful nature challenge, racing to find every shade of the rainbow along the Daisy Lane trail.

Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better a Place Activity Book

Check out the sneak peek activity to see what this fun-filled book has in store! With an adult, go on a nature scavenger hunt! Grab your besties and head outside to hunt for colors, just like Ava, Hazel, and Ellie in The Amazing Daisies Hunt for Colors.


The Amazing Daisies Make Ice Cream

Join Ava, Hazel, and Ellieas they work together to solve a last-minute dessert disaster in this fun-filled Level One I Can Read book. When their cupcakes are ruined just before the Daisy Lane Block Party, the trio must think quickly and come up with a creative new plan for the celebration.

Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better a Place Activity Book

Check out this sneak peek activity from The Amazing Daisies Make Ice Cream, where you, with the help of an adult, can make ice cream just like the Amazing Daisies! 


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Maven Takes the Lead 

Maven Takes the Lead follows Maven and her Girl Scout friends as they discover how to use courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.   Written by award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez, this middle-grade novel takes readers on a journey as artistic, imaginative Maven steps up to represent her class in the local robotics competition. Facing doubts and pressure, Maven wonders if she’s really cut out to lead—but her Girl Scout crew never doubts her for a second. With the encouragement of her Girl Scout troop, she discovers the value of being her true self.

Maven Takes the Lead Discussion Guide

To help readers dive deeper into Maven’s story, a discussion guide is available which girls can use to talk about their thoughts, feelings, and ideas and share with their Girl Scout friends to get to know each other better. A fun patch is also available for purchase for girls to proudly show their love for this story. 

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The Ultimate Friendship Journal

Want to make more friends, have less drama in your friend group, and create the most iconic memories with your bffs? This colorful, interactive journal is full of fun activities, quizzes, how-to’s, tips, and writing prompts for you to explore how you can be the best friend you can be. From designing friendship bracelets and learning to tie a special friendship knot to setting goals with your bestie and even figuring out how to get along better, The Ultimate Friendship Journal is essential for navigating the best and bumpiest parts of friendship.

Maven Takes the Lead Discussion Guide

Friends, fun, fortune telling—it's all part of The Ultimate Friendship Journal, a new interactive journal that helps you be the best friend you can be. Grab your besties and take a sneak peek at this activity. A fun patch is also available for purchase. 

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Anika and the Great Dog Rescue

Animal-loving Anika is eager to prove she’s ready for a pet. When she discovers a stray dog in her neighbor’s yard, she takes charge—despite school drama and challenges at home. But when the pup disappears, Anika must rally her courage, friends, and community to bring it to safety. The sequel to Maven Takes the Lead, this new middle grade novel from Girl Scouts of the USA was written by New York Times bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta.

Maven Takes the Lead Discussion Guide

To help readers dive deeper into Anika's story, a discussion guide is available which girls can use to talk about their thoughts, feelings, and ideas and share with their Girl Scout friends to get to know each other better. A fun patch is also available for purchase for girls to proudly show their love for this story. 

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Make New Friends, Keep the Old

Make New Friends, Keep the Old captures the love, fun, and strength that the gift of friendship brings into our lives. With lyrical text perfect for reading aloud and dazzling illustrations, this book reminds us that anything is possible with true friends by our side.

Maven Takes the Lead Discussion Guide

Every friend is special in their own way! Complete this activity to keep the fun of friendships going after reading Make New Friends, Keep the Old. See what you and your friends have in common—and what makes each of you unique.

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Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better a Place

From finding your passion to getting your friends and community involved, this guide—full of quizzes, journaling prompts, black and white illustrations, and activities—makes changing the world fun. Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place is a great resource for the next generation of leaders and changemakers. 

Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better a Place Activity Book

Use this sneak peek activity to explore what the book has to offer, and once you’ve completed it, unlock your Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place fun patch!

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FAQs

How many books is Girl Scouts releasing? toggle arrow

We will release eight books:

  • September 24, 2024: Maven Takes the Lead, a middle grade fiction  

  • March 18, 2025: The Ultimate Friendship Journal, a middle grade journal

  • May 13, 2025: Anika and the Great Dog Rescue, the sequel to Maven Takes the Lead, a middle grade fiction 

  • June 17, 2025: Make New Friends, Keep the Old, a picture book for four to eight year olds

  • September 16, 2025: Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place, a middle grade non-fiction

  • Summer 2026: Two "I Can Read" books for four to eight year olds

  • Fall 2026: An "I Can Read" book for four to eight year olds 

What is the relationship between Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and HarperCollins? toggle arrow

HarperCollins is the publisher for the new collection of Girl Scout-branded books. By partnering with HarperCollins, GSUSA can connect with award-winning authors and illustrators that resonate with young readers. Through these books, girls familiar and new to Girl Scouting can learn about the Girl Scout values and program in a fun and exciting way they can relate to.

Why is Girl Scouts releasing books? toggle arrow

Girl Scouts is excited to bring the world of Girl Scouting to young people and their families through vibrant, engaging books targeting ages ranging from toddlers all the way through middle schools. The books center around Girl Scout values and programming in a way that will excite young readers and parents.

Why was Yamille Saied Méndez selected as the author for Maven Takes the Lead? toggle arrow

Yamile is a leader in the children’s book world, as a founding member of Las Musas, the first collective of Latinx women authors as well as a star author who always writes inspiring books about strong, female protagonists. Her books have earned many accolades including the Pura Belpré Medal, Junior Library Gold Standard, Whitney award, Cybils Award, Best of Lists, and many more.

Why was Sayantani DasGupta selected as the author of Anika and the Great Dog Rescue? toggle arrow

Sayantani DasGupta is the New York Times bestselling author of the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series, including The Serpent’s Secret—a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, Booklist Best Middle Grade Novel of the 21st Century, and an E.B. White Read Aloud Honor Book.

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