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A review by naomi_marshall_murray
Rebel Girls Mean Business: 25 Tales of Entrepreneurs and Investors by Rebel Girls
5.0
I have known of Rebel Girls for a few years now and have seen some of their books in local bookstores.
This was the first book I read in full, and feel from the outset that this book in particular would be better for a slightly older/ stronger reader (maybe 10 years old), with terminology such as entrepreneur - however the terminology guide in the back would be extremely beneficial when exploring this book with a younger reader.
The range of women shared was fantastic - across all areas of STEM, from all over the world, of different ethnic and religious backgrounds, this book truly shows that ANY girl can be an entrepreneur, and there is not 'one look' of a business woman, scientist, mathematician or engineer.
QOTD: What did you want to be when you were younger? Did you have a lemonade stand?
AOTD: I wanted to be a Journalist or reviewer! Lemonade stands weren’t popular in my area as a kid!
Through this book, I learnt that the CEO's of Bumble, Canva, Nextdoor & Vimeo are women! I wouldn't have known this otherwise - thus further highlighting the importance of this book! - and Sarah Friar is from Northern Ireland! Same as me!
I feel the build your own business, draw & write about yourself sections really helped bring the book together from a learning perspective. The QR codes are also a modern and interactive addition, which helps bring the book into the digital space.
I found the themes of resilience, growing confidence and following passions reverberated throughout this book. All key to the education of young people.
- I also appreciated that all illustrators were women or non-binary people!
I cannot wait to read further Rebel Girls offerings, and share them with my siblings, and in wider circles!
Thank you Rebel Girls & NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!
This was the first book I read in full, and feel from the outset that this book in particular would be better for a slightly older/ stronger reader (maybe 10 years old), with terminology such as entrepreneur - however the terminology guide in the back would be extremely beneficial when exploring this book with a younger reader.
The range of women shared was fantastic - across all areas of STEM, from all over the world, of different ethnic and religious backgrounds, this book truly shows that ANY girl can be an entrepreneur, and there is not 'one look' of a business woman, scientist, mathematician or engineer.
QOTD: What did you want to be when you were younger? Did you have a lemonade stand?
AOTD: I wanted to be a Journalist or reviewer! Lemonade stands weren’t popular in my area as a kid!
Through this book, I learnt that the CEO's of Bumble, Canva, Nextdoor & Vimeo are women! I wouldn't have known this otherwise - thus further highlighting the importance of this book! - and Sarah Friar is from Northern Ireland! Same as me!
I feel the build your own business, draw & write about yourself sections really helped bring the book together from a learning perspective. The QR codes are also a modern and interactive addition, which helps bring the book into the digital space.
I found the themes of resilience, growing confidence and following passions reverberated throughout this book. All key to the education of young people.
- I also appreciated that all illustrators were women or non-binary people!
I cannot wait to read further Rebel Girls offerings, and share them with my siblings, and in wider circles!
Thank you Rebel Girls & NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!