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allysunsun's review against another edition
5.0
I loved all of the women in this book! Also super excited there was a page on Hedy Lammar and I currently have The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict at home so that was a nice prelude into that. As well there was a page on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and I have her Hear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifest in Fifteen Suggestions at home too! All my strong women reading is connecting!
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
5.0
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Wonderful collection of inspiring women. The book is broken down into subcategories (art, history, politics, science, sports, music/film/TV, literature, and business). Great diversity in the women chosen in terms of race, fields of work, and time periods lived. Many white women are featured, but there are many women of color as well such as Madam C.J. Walker, Maya Angelou, Marta Vierira da Silva, and Lea Salonga. Sexual orientation and gender identity are not necessary salient (Laverne Cox has a short blurb and is noted as "first high-profile transgender actress" and transgender is defined in the glossary). I don't recall sexual orientation being stated, but various women are noted as being advocates for LBGTQ works. There is also a nice balance between very well known women (J.K. Rowling, Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey) as well as lesser known women (Margaret Hardenbroek Philipse, Elena Cornaro Piscopia).
I also really liked the illustrations. All of the pages are gorgeously decorated.
At the end of the book is a glossary of potentially unfamiliar words for young readers (specimen, suffrage, runes, ecology, etc.). Great learning opportunity and way to better understand the lives of the women featured and the impact they had on the world.
Beautiful book that is empowering and educational. Great book for inspiring women and girls to work for a better future.
Wonderful collection of inspiring women. The book is broken down into subcategories (art, history, politics, science, sports, music/film/TV, literature, and business). Great diversity in the women chosen in terms of race, fields of work, and time periods lived. Many white women are featured, but there are many women of color as well such as Madam C.J. Walker, Maya Angelou, Marta Vierira da Silva, and Lea Salonga. Sexual orientation and gender identity are not necessary salient (Laverne Cox has a short blurb and is noted as "first high-profile transgender actress" and transgender is defined in the glossary). I don't recall sexual orientation being stated, but various women are noted as being advocates for LBGTQ works. There is also a nice balance between very well known women (J.K. Rowling, Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey) as well as lesser known women (Margaret Hardenbroek Philipse, Elena Cornaro Piscopia).
I also really liked the illustrations. All of the pages are gorgeously decorated.
At the end of the book is a glossary of potentially unfamiliar words for young readers (specimen, suffrage, runes, ecology, etc.). Great learning opportunity and way to better understand the lives of the women featured and the impact they had on the world.
Beautiful book that is empowering and educational. Great book for inspiring women and girls to work for a better future.
vicbur's review against another edition
4.0
Bra, intressant, lättläst. Negativ aspekt: majoriteten av kvinnorna var ganska tippade iom att jag läst två liknande böcker tidigare.
l0ners's review against another edition
5.0
I did not want this book to finish (hence me taking my time!). Like the title suggest it is amazing, I've learned so much. The illustrations are gorgeous and make this work feel more special. I truly recommend this book to anyone, if you're going to read a book please make it this one
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