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hollyxbear's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing. Reading about women of color throughout history and their accomplishments is something that everyone should do no matter their age, and this book makes it accessible! The illustrations, the age range of the women and girls talked about, the comprehensive information about each woman, it all made this book one to remember. I loved every second of this book and I cannot wait to buy my own copy for my home as well as for my library. This book just goes to show that remarkable women come in all shapes and sizes and colors. I am so grateful that this book exists.
lillanaa's review against another edition
5.0
This book was received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I always absolutely love these Rebel Girls books, they're so much fun while also being informative and encouraging. The art is so vibrant and eye-catching, these are the perfect book for kids who are interested in history, especially Black history. This is a book for the kids who love their role models and want to learn more about them, the kids who are going to change the world because someone finally told them they can. That's why I love these so much, they're so beautiful and encouraging to kids. Thank you so much for inviting me to read this one, it was such a joy.
I always absolutely love these Rebel Girls books, they're so much fun while also being informative and encouraging. The art is so vibrant and eye-catching, these are the perfect book for kids who are interested in history, especially Black history. This is a book for the kids who love their role models and want to learn more about them, the kids who are going to change the world because someone finally told them they can. That's why I love these so much, they're so beautiful and encouraging to kids. Thank you so much for inviting me to read this one, it was such a joy.
helenpickett's review against another edition
5.0
I’m a Brownie leader for Girlguiding UK and we sometimes like sharing inspirational stories of what women can achieve.
I haven’t read any of the other books but have seen the titles before and had a glimpse of a few pages from a couple of Brownies who were using it as a project on a zoom meeting.
100 Brilliant stories of black women who have filled their dream despite either being a woman, being black or both. Some have achieved great things because they followed their own dream and others achieved because of discrimination that they wouldn’t have felt the need for had they not been discriminated against.
It was also lovely to include the stories of those who are gay and transgender because transgender women are women.
I have recommended this book to my make boss for his two young daughters. I think the word rebel is off putting thinking that I was encouraging anarchy but this is far from it. This is simply real women developing their beliefs and being true to themselves.
Written in simple to understand language and beautifully illustrated, I would recommend this book.
Will definitely read the other books in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley for the preview read. #RebelGirlsCelebrateBlackGirlMagic
I haven’t read any of the other books but have seen the titles before and had a glimpse of a few pages from a couple of Brownies who were using it as a project on a zoom meeting.
100 Brilliant stories of black women who have filled their dream despite either being a woman, being black or both. Some have achieved great things because they followed their own dream and others achieved because of discrimination that they wouldn’t have felt the need for had they not been discriminated against.
It was also lovely to include the stories of those who are gay and transgender because transgender women are women.
I have recommended this book to my make boss for his two young daughters. I think the word rebel is off putting thinking that I was encouraging anarchy but this is far from it. This is simply real women developing their beliefs and being true to themselves.
Written in simple to understand language and beautifully illustrated, I would recommend this book.
Will definitely read the other books in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley for the preview read. #RebelGirlsCelebrateBlackGirlMagic
lauren_soderberg's review against another edition
5.0
Another fantastic installment in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls library. As has become the standard for these volumes, the included stories are wonderfully written and accompanied by visually stunning illustrations. I learned a lot about women I had never heard of before, or hadn't known much about. Which is why books like these are so important. They help me as a parent provide my children with a more inclusive and encompassing worldview than I had at their age, and that's a pretty amazing thing.
A must-buy for kids and adults alike.
A must-buy for kids and adults alike.
whitneymouse's review against another edition
5.0
**Thank you to NetGalley and Rebel Girls Publishing for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. This in no way changed my thoughts**
I have seen these books around since I was a bookseller and I'm glad to see the series has continued. I saw this one in the Apple book store a few weeks ago and went to request it at my library only to see it on NetGalley as a read now, so I immediately jumped at the chance to read a book that highlights the greatness of Black women in society. I was not disappointed!
Each story is written in a fairy tale-esque manner ("Once, there was a girl who...") that makes the story engaging for children. The story is told in a short way, each one the length of a page, and highlights who the woman is, where she came from, and why they are someone to look up to. The range of people included in this anthology is staggeringly vast! The authors included women from all walks of life, all kinds of fields of interest from sports to science to the arts, women from today and spanning back to 1583 (!!), Afrolatinx women, Biracial Black women, Black women from many different countries (I was very pleased to find they weren't all women from the US), women who are disabled, and women who are LGBTQIA+. There were stories to represent so many different types of people.
I also liked that the authors specified at the beginning of the book that the book is still for children who are not Black necessarily. It's important for Black children to see themselves represented, but it's equally important that non-Black children see and relate to BIPOC people. BIPOC children have done this for years out of scarcity of representation and unfortunately, I have met many adults and educators who believe that if the protagonist doesn't look like you, it isn't "for" you. That mentality has to go, so good on the authors for addressing that and making sure the importance for ALL audiences is made clear.
The book can be read in a short amount of time because of the brevity of the material, but it could be reread and enjoyed multiple times. This could be a good jumping off point to learn more about each of these women in-depth, as well. The only story that made me feel "off" was that it's mentioned that Beverly Lorraine Greene started her career designing a building that specifically discriminated against Black tenants, so she "wasn't sure they'd want a Black architect"...that felt like a weird thing to highlight. Otherwise, the stories were well written and I enjoyed this title very much. The artwork was stunning and varied, giving many artists a chance to have their work seen and the material is presented in an engaging way that will make kids want to pull this out again and again.
5/5 stars
I have seen these books around since I was a bookseller and I'm glad to see the series has continued. I saw this one in the Apple book store a few weeks ago and went to request it at my library only to see it on NetGalley as a read now, so I immediately jumped at the chance to read a book that highlights the greatness of Black women in society. I was not disappointed!
Each story is written in a fairy tale-esque manner ("Once, there was a girl who...") that makes the story engaging for children. The story is told in a short way, each one the length of a page, and highlights who the woman is, where she came from, and why they are someone to look up to. The range of people included in this anthology is staggeringly vast! The authors included women from all walks of life, all kinds of fields of interest from sports to science to the arts, women from today and spanning back to 1583 (!!), Afrolatinx women, Biracial Black women, Black women from many different countries (I was very pleased to find they weren't all women from the US), women who are disabled, and women who are LGBTQIA+. There were stories to represent so many different types of people.
I also liked that the authors specified at the beginning of the book that the book is still for children who are not Black necessarily. It's important for Black children to see themselves represented, but it's equally important that non-Black children see and relate to BIPOC people. BIPOC children have done this for years out of scarcity of representation and unfortunately, I have met many adults and educators who believe that if the protagonist doesn't look like you, it isn't "for" you. That mentality has to go, so good on the authors for addressing that and making sure the importance for ALL audiences is made clear.
The book can be read in a short amount of time because of the brevity of the material, but it could be reread and enjoyed multiple times. This could be a good jumping off point to learn more about each of these women in-depth, as well. The only story that made me feel "off" was that it's mentioned that Beverly Lorraine Greene started her career designing a building that specifically discriminated against Black tenants, so she "wasn't sure they'd want a Black architect"...that felt like a weird thing to highlight. Otherwise, the stories were well written and I enjoyed this title very much. The artwork was stunning and varied, giving many artists a chance to have their work seen and the material is presented in an engaging way that will make kids want to pull this out again and again.
5/5 stars
alongreader's review against another edition
5.0
We all know the Rebel Girl format by now, so I won't waste time describing it here. This follows the normal pattern; a page per person, with a full page illustration. There are just over sixty illustrators for the hundred Black women and girls featured in the book.
As with all the Rebel Girl books, there are a lot of people here I didn't know about before. I really enjoyed reading all these new stories. Some of them are a bit upsetting; some are funny, some are heartfelt. All are inspiring.
I loved looking at the illustrations, as well. The variety of styles means they're never boring; I didn't skim over any because they looked similar to the last one, I studied each one. I'd like to spend longer looking at it once I get a physical copy.
I can't wait to share this with the readers in store; it's a great addition to the series, and hopefully will bring in some new readers who haven't tried the series before. I can't wait to see what Rebel Girls will do next; they're going from strength to strength.
As with all the Rebel Girl books, there are a lot of people here I didn't know about before. I really enjoyed reading all these new stories. Some of them are a bit upsetting; some are funny, some are heartfelt. All are inspiring.
I loved looking at the illustrations, as well. The variety of styles means they're never boring; I didn't skim over any because they looked similar to the last one, I studied each one. I'd like to spend longer looking at it once I get a physical copy.
I can't wait to share this with the readers in store; it's a great addition to the series, and hopefully will bring in some new readers who haven't tried the series before. I can't wait to see what Rebel Girls will do next; they're going from strength to strength.
smo13's review
5.0
Definitely going to reread this over and over again! Carefully curated stories of so many women and non-binary folks that I hadn’t ever heard of before!
ledacmuzzi's review against another edition
5.0
*Free ebook copy received through NetGalley, thank you to #NetGalley and the publishers*
This book was truly amazing to read, with all the inspirational stories of strong, powerful black girls and women!
This is the second "Good Night Stories for rebel girls" and I always feel so enchanted with all the beautiful illustrations, inspiring stories, this book should be distributed to every girl and also boy around the world!
The only critic I have is that I felt that were too many North American black girls, and I was expecting it to be more diverse, but at the same time, I do question myself if this was the result of the editor's selection or because the girls that live in countries like The USA have more opportunities and thus they stories spread easier?
This book was truly amazing to read, with all the inspirational stories of strong, powerful black girls and women!
This is the second "Good Night Stories for rebel girls" and I always feel so enchanted with all the beautiful illustrations, inspiring stories, this book should be distributed to every girl and also boy around the world!
The only critic I have is that I felt that were too many North American black girls, and I was expecting it to be more diverse, but at the same time, I do question myself if this was the result of the editor's selection or because the girls that live in countries like The USA have more opportunities and thus they stories spread easier?
rainbowbritekid's review against another edition
5.0
We love Rebel Girls and this one did not disappoint! My little girl had me read 2-3 stories a night so it took longer to finish! Thank you NetGalley!
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a huge fan of all the Rebel Girls books. It's inspiring to read about the story of so many incredible women who made our world a better place.
"Life Tales of Black Girl Magic" is even more special, because these women had to face not only sexism, but also racism. And still, they managed to show their power and skills. I wish I could buy this book for all the black young girls, just so they can always have a reminder of their strength, no matter what the haters say.
And I love this quote: "As I’ve grown up and now understand the world in a more adult way, I’ve come to realize that what I believed to be magic as a little girl was really the hard work, intelligence, strength, and love of the Black women around me. It is magical to see them spread their light in spite of the obstacles they have faced."
"Life Tales of Black Girl Magic" is even more special, because these women had to face not only sexism, but also racism. And still, they managed to show their power and skills. I wish I could buy this book for all the black young girls, just so they can always have a reminder of their strength, no matter what the haters say.
And I love this quote: "As I’ve grown up and now understand the world in a more adult way, I’ve come to realize that what I believed to be magic as a little girl was really the hard work, intelligence, strength, and love of the Black women around me. It is magical to see them spread their light in spite of the obstacles they have faced."