Hello, friends! Our book today is Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen, written by Marissa Moss and illustrated by C.F. Payne, a girl-powered true story of the one of the first female professional baseball players. On a sunny day in April of 1931, a small minor league team called the Chattanooga Lookouts were preparing for an … Continue reading Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen (Marissa Moss)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Gloria’s Voice: The Story Of Gloria Steinem - Feminist, Activist, Leader by Aura Lewis, a gorgeously illustrated biography of the landmark journalist. Once there was a little girl named Gloria who had big dreams. She dreamt of being famous, of doing good, and of making a difference. Her mother … Continue reading Gloria’s Voice: The Story Of Gloria Steinem – Feminist, Activist, Leader (Aura Lewis)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: The Story Of Dr. Temple Grandin, written by Julia Finley Mosca and illustrated by Daniel Rieley, a biography of the incredible innovator and activist. From the start, Temple was different. At three, she had yet to say her first word, didn’t like noises … Continue reading The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: The Story Of Dr. Temple Grandin (Julia Finley Mosca)
Hello friends, and Happy International Women’s Day! We wanted to pick the perfect book to celebrate, so our review today is of Dear Girl, written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Paris Rosenthal, and illustrated by Holly Hatam, a simple yet empowering series of notes to girls of every age. “Dear Girl,” each page begins, before … Continue reading Dear Girl, (Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Paris Rosenthal)
Hello, friends! Our book tonight is Pocket Full Of Colors: The Magical World Of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire, written by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville and illustrated by Brigette Barrager. Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary who lived in a lemon yellow house. When her family moved out West, … Continue reading Pocket Full Of Colors: The Magical World Of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire (Amy Guglielmo & Jacqueline Tourville)
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