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A review by barberchicago_books
Shaking Up the House by Yamile Saied Méndez
4.0
What a timely book, just finished three days before the inauguration of President Biden. Shaking Up the House is a story of learning how to be who you are, of understanding when things are funny and when things go too far, and of growing into friendships through incredible circumstances.
Shaking is at times a laugh riot and at other times quite poignant. All four first daughters (the representation!! I’m swooning) are groundbreaking characters whom I hope will be reflected again in reality very soon. My only wish was that we saw their growth from pranksters to allies and friends a little sooner in the plot.
Shaking Up the House is a fast-paced, fun-filled ride. Winnie, Ingrid, Zora, and Skylar are each singular in their own way, and I loved reading the events from each character’s unique point of view. I’ll definitely be adding this to my classroom library, as I know my students will LOVE it!!
Shaking is at times a laugh riot and at other times quite poignant. All four first daughters (the representation!! I’m swooning) are groundbreaking characters whom I hope will be reflected again in reality very soon. My only wish was that we saw their growth from pranksters to allies and friends a little sooner in the plot.
Shaking Up the House is a fast-paced, fun-filled ride. Winnie, Ingrid, Zora, and Skylar are each singular in their own way, and I loved reading the events from each character’s unique point of view. I’ll definitely be adding this to my classroom library, as I know my students will LOVE it!!