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lillanaa's review
5.0
This book was received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A fun and worthy addition to the line! This one is cute without overstaying its welcome, and the stories within it champion being yourself and working for what you can, this is a great one out of the series.
A fun and worthy addition to the line! This one is cute without overstaying its welcome, and the stories within it champion being yourself and working for what you can, this is a great one out of the series.
lauren_soderberg's review
5.0
This is yet another wonderful addition to the Rebel Girls family. With vibrant illustrations and inspiring stories, Rebel Girls Climate Warriors is a must-buy for those who have kids. And I know that I always learn something new when I crack open a volume.
One of the most interesting additions to this particular volume is the incorporation of QR codes, which allows the reader to access additional audio information about some of the subjects featured in the book. It's a great incorporation of technology that leads to even more great research material and engaging content.
In all, this book lives up to its predecessors and shows that the Rebel Girls series is here to stay. And I, for one, am thrilled that my children have access to such wonderful books.
Thanks to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for providing me with an ARC. All opinions are my own.
One of the most interesting additions to this particular volume is the incorporation of QR codes, which allows the reader to access additional audio information about some of the subjects featured in the book. It's a great incorporation of technology that leads to even more great research material and engaging content.
In all, this book lives up to its predecessors and shows that the Rebel Girls series is here to stay. And I, for one, am thrilled that my children have access to such wonderful books.
Thanks to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for providing me with an ARC. All opinions are my own.
whitneymouse's review
4.0
**Thank you to Netgalley and Rebel Girls for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. This in no way changed my rating**
The first time I read this series was the last entry, which was the Black Girl Magic edition of Rebel Girls. Since reading it, I have recommended this series at my library job multiple times, so I was excited to see a new one was coming! Once again, very high quality content from this series.
This edition features 25 women who in some way have influenced Climate Change. To start with, I was SUPER impressed that 15/25 of the women featured were BIPOC. That means almost 60% of the women featured were BIPOC and I'm very excited for young girls, but especially girls of color, to see themselves in roles where they can impact the environment. I also learned new things from this title. Did you know that underwater kelp keeps 20x more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere than land forests? This was new information to me! So even adults can learn from this book.
I will be honest in saying I think some of them do or did more than others. I'm still a little unclear on Margaret Atwood's inclusion. I don't know what series they're referencing that she's known for. I think she's MOST known for The Handmaid's Tale, which isn't about climate change or the environment. I also am a little on the fence about the impact of Jamie Margolin and Zero Hour. The book says they marched to ask the U.S. government to "stop giving money to the fossil fuel industry or accepting donations from businesses that are destroying the planet." (unfinished ARC copy, page 26). As far as I can tell, this has not happened, at least not in the U.S. Many politicians still accept large donations from and lobby for the interests of oil and coal companies, as well as try to strip the government agencies that work for environmental protection of key powers that allow it to make our earth greener and sustainable. While it's great she got a lot of kids to care about the environment, their site doesn't look like they've really done anything since 2018? I'm just very confused about what the actual impact was.
That said, I think there are many environmentalists people may not have heard of before that have made significant changes, such as Kotchakorn Voraakhom, who designed a park that collected rain water for city use and helped her city to live with floods. Kristal Ambrose was another one I enjoyed, who helped to create a bill that would ban the use of single-use plastics in her home country and got it passed. Nemonte Nenquimo, Lucy King, Danni Washington, Autumn Peltier, and Angelina Arora were other bios that I enjoyed. There is a large amount of impact between these women and a vast array of different ways they've helped.
The last thing I'd add is that the book ends with activities or ways that kids can be more green. While I think this is important and I also do many of these things personally, such as carrying a backpack, eating leftovers, and using a reusable water bottle, I also know that the personal efforts we carry out over our lifetime are wiped out in a few seconds by bored and selfish billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk with their ridiculous space race. I understand why they don't include that in the book because it's disheartening and might make some kids ask "so why bother", but I think it makes it a little disingenuous to suggest if EVERYONE does their part, that will negate it and also robs children of the chance to try different avenues of change by lobbying for wealth reform or trying to get these billionaires to commit to greener efforts through their businesses and personal hobbies. It's going to take a lot more than a reusable water bottle, unfortunately.
That said, I think this is a great addition to the series and will likely inspire a new generation of marine biologists, scientists, activists, fashion designers, environmentalists, and more. I will definitely recommend this title to children in the library or to friends of mine who are parents.
The first time I read this series was the last entry, which was the Black Girl Magic edition of Rebel Girls. Since reading it, I have recommended this series at my library job multiple times, so I was excited to see a new one was coming! Once again, very high quality content from this series.
This edition features 25 women who in some way have influenced Climate Change. To start with, I was SUPER impressed that 15/25 of the women featured were BIPOC. That means almost 60% of the women featured were BIPOC and I'm very excited for young girls, but especially girls of color, to see themselves in roles where they can impact the environment. I also learned new things from this title. Did you know that underwater kelp keeps 20x more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere than land forests? This was new information to me! So even adults can learn from this book.
I will be honest in saying I think some of them do or did more than others. I'm still a little unclear on Margaret Atwood's inclusion. I don't know what series they're referencing that she's known for. I think she's MOST known for The Handmaid's Tale, which isn't about climate change or the environment. I also am a little on the fence about the impact of Jamie Margolin and Zero Hour. The book says they marched to ask the U.S. government to "stop giving money to the fossil fuel industry or accepting donations from businesses that are destroying the planet." (unfinished ARC copy, page 26). As far as I can tell, this has not happened, at least not in the U.S. Many politicians still accept large donations from and lobby for the interests of oil and coal companies, as well as try to strip the government agencies that work for environmental protection of key powers that allow it to make our earth greener and sustainable. While it's great she got a lot of kids to care about the environment, their site doesn't look like they've really done anything since 2018? I'm just very confused about what the actual impact was.
That said, I think there are many environmentalists people may not have heard of before that have made significant changes, such as Kotchakorn Voraakhom, who designed a park that collected rain water for city use and helped her city to live with floods. Kristal Ambrose was another one I enjoyed, who helped to create a bill that would ban the use of single-use plastics in her home country and got it passed. Nemonte Nenquimo, Lucy King, Danni Washington, Autumn Peltier, and Angelina Arora were other bios that I enjoyed. There is a large amount of impact between these women and a vast array of different ways they've helped.
The last thing I'd add is that the book ends with activities or ways that kids can be more green. While I think this is important and I also do many of these things personally, such as carrying a backpack, eating leftovers, and using a reusable water bottle, I also know that the personal efforts we carry out over our lifetime are wiped out in a few seconds by bored and selfish billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk with their ridiculous space race. I understand why they don't include that in the book because it's disheartening and might make some kids ask "so why bother", but I think it makes it a little disingenuous to suggest if EVERYONE does their part, that will negate it and also robs children of the chance to try different avenues of change by lobbying for wealth reform or trying to get these billionaires to commit to greener efforts through their businesses and personal hobbies. It's going to take a lot more than a reusable water bottle, unfortunately.
That said, I think this is a great addition to the series and will likely inspire a new generation of marine biologists, scientists, activists, fashion designers, environmentalists, and more. I will definitely recommend this title to children in the library or to friends of mine who are parents.
shannonsnextchapter's review
5.0
Rebel Girls Climate Warriors is a guidebook to environmentalism, encouraging future activists and world changers to take steps to protect the planet.
jdalton's review
5.0
Thank you Netgalley and Rebel Girls for a review copy of this book.
The Rebel Girls series of stories is one of my favorites and this new one about Climate Warriors is another great read for yourself or to share with your young children.
I love how the stories are short enough for a bedtime story, but also give just enough information that leaves you wanting more, especially so you can look them up!
Another thing I loved with this book in particular is the end has some ideas on how to celebrate Nature and to Go Green so you can also be a Climate Warrior!
The Rebel Girls series of stories is one of my favorites and this new one about Climate Warriors is another great read for yourself or to share with your young children.
I love how the stories are short enough for a bedtime story, but also give just enough information that leaves you wanting more, especially so you can look them up!
Another thing I loved with this book in particular is the end has some ideas on how to celebrate Nature and to Go Green so you can also be a Climate Warrior!
ebazilereads's review
4.0
** Thanks so much to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for this ARC**
Rebel Girls Climate Warriors is out now!
Rebel Girls did a lovely job with this collection, as always. I loved learning more about some climate activists I knew well and about others I had never heard of. I appreciate the diversity of women featured, all of whom have made a difference in protecting the planet in their own way.
Rebel Girls Climate Warriors is out now!
Rebel Girls did a lovely job with this collection, as always. I loved learning more about some climate activists I knew well and about others I had never heard of. I appreciate the diversity of women featured, all of whom have made a difference in protecting the planet in their own way.
lorialdenholuta's review
5.0
I read Rebel Girls: Climate Warriors in one sitting. I kept telling myself I'd just read 'one more' story... but they're a lot like potato chips. You enjoy each one so much you keep reaching for another bite.
25 inspiring women are featured, each with a short biography and artwork depicting them. They are all standout Rebels who have helped the environment and the fight against climate change.
Some of the Rebels lived long, long ago - others ae fighting for change right now. These are women that young girls can identify with, and should open the eyes of many young boys, too. They come from a variety of nations, and are wonderfully diverse. I very much hope that this book, along with others in the Rebel Girls series, are on the bookshelves of many classrooms.
My thanks to the Rebel Girls and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.
25 inspiring women are featured, each with a short biography and artwork depicting them. They are all standout Rebels who have helped the environment and the fight against climate change.
Some of the Rebels lived long, long ago - others ae fighting for change right now. These are women that young girls can identify with, and should open the eyes of many young boys, too. They come from a variety of nations, and are wonderfully diverse. I very much hope that this book, along with others in the Rebel Girls series, are on the bookshelves of many classrooms.
My thanks to the Rebel Girls and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.
slovenianbookworm's review
5.0
I love reading about women making our world a better place! So many were unknown to me and the way they were portrayed and illustrated is beautiful. They all work in different fields that help our Earth!
I hope this book will inspire many other people to follow in their footsteps.
The book also ends with a couple tips how to improve your ecological footprint.
5 stars - I absolutely love this book and I will continue to strive to make Earth better with small actions that may not affect the world as much as this women's actions did but it makes me feel better if I can help little by little
I hope this book will inspire many other people to follow in their footsteps.
The book also ends with a couple tips how to improve your ecological footprint.
5 stars - I absolutely love this book and I will continue to strive to make Earth better with small actions that may not affect the world as much as this women's actions did but it makes me feel better if I can help little by little
shannanh's review
5.0
25 extradorinary women who are dedicated to protecting the earth have been complied into this wonderful resource that highlight those that are fighting to protect our collective living space. I have enjoyed each book from them and this one is no exception.
I received a copy of the book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions
I received a copy of the book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions