Monday 21 October 2019
"Like a Girl" by Lori Degman and Mara Penny (Sterling Children's Books)
"Like a Girl" by Lori Degman and Mara Penny gathers together some of the most incredible figures in history and alive today, women who have shown their strength, passion and tenacity through their actions, words and deeds.
This title, unlike many others, pitches to a younger audience than you'd expect - with rhyming page spreads that help us get to know these amazing women and their achievements, coupled with clear and brilliantly rendered illustrations of them in their chosen fields.
Once upon a time, "like a girl" was considered an insult.
Not anymore!
In art, aviation, politics, sports, every walk of life, girls are demonstrating their creativity, perseverance, and strength.
From civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who stood up for her beliefs by staying seated, to astronaut Sally Ride, who soared to the skies, the 24 women profiled here took risks, acted up, broke barriers, and transformed the world. With its simple yet powerful text, this book will inspire young women everywhere.
Sum this book up in a sentence: A fantastic rallying cry of action and being true to your beliefs for mighty girls of any age.
"Like a Girl" by Lori Degman and Mara Penny is out now, published by Sterling (kindly supplied for review).
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