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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World by Susan Hood

marvelouspyt's review against another edition

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5.0

Beautifully written poems. I also learned a few new names of some wonderful and brave women that I had not heard about before! I will definitely use this book in library programming.

jessica13zapata's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

mnstucki's review against another edition

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4.0

I didn’t realize when I first picked this up that each of the entries were in poetry form, but I loved it! And it was very cool to see the different styles of art on each page too. This is a solid pick for a “girl power” book!

pacifickle's review against another edition

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5.0

Absolutely stunning. What a treasure to read to my own two daughters.

jennifermreads's review against another edition

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5.0

There is so much to love in this book: the artistry, the poetry, the women selected, and every single one of those womens’ accomplishments. I love the variety: firefighting, astronaut, investigative journalist, spy, advocate, architect, athlete, librarian & story teller, spies, and research scientist. Some names you’ll recognize but many you will have not heard before.

Wonderfully researched and carefully noted. Plus, there is a timeline and section of sources/additional resources. The story of each woman is told through a brief poem; so much conveyed with so few words. Each woman also is illustrated by one of 13 illustrators who contributed their artistry to the project. This is truly a masterpiece and treasure.

pagesofpins's review against another edition

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3.0

Love the art, enjoyed the choices of role models, meh on the poems.

mercedesjwood's review against another edition

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5.0

A really special book about really special women. It's fun, full of poems, informational and overall just cute.

kailawil's review against another edition

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5.0

I love the young women they chose and love all the different artists in one book.

amandas_bookshelf's review

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informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0


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miocenemama's review against another edition

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5.0

This book brought tears to my eyes. It is a beautiful children's book about women who defied the odds and made changes. Much of it is written as poems, one for each woman. I am excited to share this with my granddaughter