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corky12's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, War, Eating disorder, and Mental illness
tinynavajo's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful look into the eyes of teenage girls around the world and what their world consists of. It shows that while all of us are unique in our own ways, what we experience can be strikingly similar in their circumstances. It's a good way to know that we are not alone in this world and in what we feel.
thejoyofbooking's review against another edition
5.0
What an awesome, inspiring collection of stories from girls around the world. I would have LOVED something like this as a teenager. The girls in their own words do an amazing job of showcasing the similarities and the differences in the teenage journey. This is a great browseable book, and one to return to again and again for inspiration and solidarity.
andrearbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Girlhood: Teens Around the World in Their Own Voices by Masuma Ahuja is a glimpse into the experiences of girls around the world. Their stories are told in their own words through diary entries and question prompts. The stories are then overlaid with information about the realities of the countries where they live. Each girl is navigating some unique challenges individually and in the community/country around her. My only critique (in a good way) was I wanted more! I was so drawn into each girl's story that I wanted to know what was next for her, how she was doing, and just a general deeper dive into her life. That said, I think this book is also intentionally set up this way to be a conversation starter. The stories of each girl can show other girls similarities around the world while also showing what it's like to live in different countries through the experiences of a real-life person. I also dug that these stories include pictures. Again, you really get drawn into the worlds of these worlds in just a few pages. As a kid, this would have absolutely been a book I was captivated by, and I think it's great that girls today have this collection.
heykellyjensen's review against another edition
I cannot wait to see this incredible book in full color. A must-read for anyone interested in peeking through the lens of teen girls across the globe. Ahuja smartly offers insight into where these girls live and the realities of their day to day life -- in places where Western media so often showcases only violence, such as Baghdad, we're given both the context for why that's common, as well as why that teen girl doesn't have that experience living in her community (and, of course, the opposite rings true in a number of the girls' lives!).
Each entry is between 4 and 6 pages long and scrapbook style, making it extremely accessible and easy to flip through. I'd have loved the heck out of this as a teenager, just as I love the heck out of it a an adult.
Each entry is between 4 and 6 pages long and scrapbook style, making it extremely accessible and easy to flip through. I'd have loved the heck out of this as a teenager, just as I love the heck out of it a an adult.
alexlaughs's review against another edition
5.0
Teenage girls and their interests are written off as frivolous and overly emotional. This book takes the interests, desires, and struggles of teenage girls seriously, and that is a radical act. I can't wait to give this book to all the women in my life, young and old, because there is so much for all of us to learn from these girls who have been given the space to author their own stories.
ylmpastmidnight's review against another edition
5.0
*Review will posted to my blog on blog tour date, 2/4/21*
Likes:
*It is wonderfully multi-cultural! So many different girls from around the world are featured in this book. I love the full color pages of the girls, it’s wonderful to see their smiles.
*I love the diary entry format and scrapbook style of the book. This is the kind of book I would have loved to read when I was a teenager. It’s inspiring and makes me want to travel to experience the different cultures out there.
*Showcasing different girls around the world and their own thoughts makes one feel not alone. Though the girls come from different places and live unique lives, there is something relatable about each girl whether it’s how they feel about school, friends, their family and the future.
Final Thoughts:
This is a wonderful collection of stories and thoughts from girls all over the world. It is inspiring and relatable and perfect for young girls to add to their book collection!
Likes:
*It is wonderfully multi-cultural! So many different girls from around the world are featured in this book. I love the full color pages of the girls, it’s wonderful to see their smiles.
*I love the diary entry format and scrapbook style of the book. This is the kind of book I would have loved to read when I was a teenager. It’s inspiring and makes me want to travel to experience the different cultures out there.
*Showcasing different girls around the world and their own thoughts makes one feel not alone. Though the girls come from different places and live unique lives, there is something relatable about each girl whether it’s how they feel about school, friends, their family and the future.
Final Thoughts:
This is a wonderful collection of stories and thoughts from girls all over the world. It is inspiring and relatable and perfect for young girls to add to their book collection!
jasbeingjas's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice book, but it felt a bit repetitive, especially by the end. I wish there was more context around the issues/countries in each introduction instead of an almost summary of the diary entries provided by each of the girls featured. But overall it's a really sweet project and I would definitely get this for young girls in my life, maybe as they are about to head into the teen years. You can read my full review here: https://www.jasbeingjas.com/post/girlhood
tbhonest_uk's review against another edition
5.0
Girlhood: Teens around the World in Their Own Voices is an inspiring, extremely diverse and educational read, that should have pride of place in school libraries across the world.