In honor of International Women's Day this past week I chose this book that celebrates daring women that had dreams to change the world.
"Shaking Things Up"
Written by Susan Hood
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall, Emily Winfield Martin, Shadra Strickland, Melissa Sweet, LeUyen Pham, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Lisa Brown, Selina Alko, Isabel Roxas, Sara Palacios
Nonfiction
In this stunning book you will be introduced to 14 revolutionary young women that paved the way for future females. In this book you will hear the stories of brave young women such as Ruby Bridges, Molly Lin, Frida Kahol, and many more trailblazer that will inspire you to pursue any dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. This is a beautiful story that celebrates strong women in our history. If you are looking for a story to make your heart smile, this is definitely the one for you!
The illustrations were drawn by multiple women, which I thought was really unique. Each biography about the women is paired with an illustration that is diverse as the women in the book. Some feature warm, curvy drawings while others are more muted and realistic. Each drawing is beautifully different, but it seems to flow with ease from each biography.
This needs to be read in every class, at any age. This is such an empowering book that can inspire any students to pursue their dreams and live their life to the fullest. It could also be used to teach about the Women's Rights Movement. I think the main goal of this book is to educate, empower, and celebrate women of the past and inspire women of the future.
For a Gifted Learner you could give them a chance to research a revolutionary person in history that inspires them. They could put together a visual presentation telling about their person and how they impacted America.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
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