Billie Jean King is a name that I remember hearing over and over as a child. She changed the face of sports as we know it and helped usher in more respect for female athletes. Granted, Title IX had happened one year prior to her historic match with Bobby Riggs, but she was like the … Continue reading Thank You Billie Jean King
Malala – Free As a Bird
There are many picture books available about Malala Yousfzai. I have reviewed a few of them on this site. When looking at a new book about her life, rather than considering it another explanation of her life, you start to look at what make it different, what part of her life they are really looking … Continue reading Malala – Free As a Bird
Chelsea Clinton’s She Persisted
Yesterday Chelsea Clinton's new book, She Persisted, arrived in my mail. I had pre-ordered it because I believe that it is an important item to show our children. Kids need to see people like them achieving their dreams. They need to know that life isn't going to just hand them what they want, but if … Continue reading Chelsea Clinton’s She Persisted
Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education
There have been many books written about Malala Yousafzai, and rightfully so. One of the newer books is Malala: Activist for Girls' Education, by Raphaële Frier. This book was originally published in France in 2015, but was translated to English and published in the US this year. Malala: Activist for Girls' Education takes a different … Continue reading Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education
Doing Her Bit: A Story About the Woman’s Land Army of America
Most Americans know the story of Rosie the Riveter, the cultural icon representing the American women who went to work in the factories and shipyards during WWII when the men were away. But what about the women who stepped up to the plate during WWI? It wasn't so much a problem of having all of … Continue reading Doing Her Bit: A Story About the Woman’s Land Army of America
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
What's the sign of a truly awesome book? When your kids ask to read it over and over again. I'm thrilled to say that both of my girls are enthralled with the exceptional biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This book seems like a book about disagreeing, but really, it's about how Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped … Continue reading I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
For the Right to Learn – A beautiful biography of Malala Yousafzai
I have long been fascinated by the story of Malala Yousafzai. As a young girl, Malala Yousafzai defied the Taliban in Pakistan and demanded that girls be allowed to receive an education. She risked her life to get information to the western world about how important education was for all children in Pakistan and how … Continue reading For the Right to Learn – A beautiful biography of Malala Yousafzai