It's time to celebrate and shoutout another book birthday!
Today's read heads into the nonfiction realm and should pack tons of inspiration. From what I understand, this book travels around the world and interviews kids from various countries. I'm hoping for lots of cultural and knowledge goodness. So, let's open it up and see how it does on this end!
GIRLS LIKE ME
Real Life Rebel Girls All Around the World
by Rebel Girls
DK Children
Middle Grade Nonfiction
256 pages
ages 9 to 12
Take a trip around the world and hear from 70+ girls from 46 different countries in Rebel Girls’ ambitious, globe-spanning project: Girls Like Me!
Girls Like Me inspires young readers to be proud of their interests and of who they are, while learning about the lives, traditions, and hobbies of real-life Rebel Girls all around the world. No girl is quite like another, but reading about more than 70 girls, in their own words, reveals that for all our differences, we also have lots of things in common – our diversity is our strength!
From Meisa in Tokyo, Japan to Rachael in Anchorage, United States, every interview throughout the book reminds readers that being authentically you is what makes you special.
What readers can expect in Girls Like Me:
The perfect gift for kids aged 9-12, Girls Like Me is full of the inspiring true stories of girls from all over the world. Embark on a cross-continental journey of discovery as you learn about their cultures, hobbies and daily lives – and see that no matter how different our lives might be, we can all learn something valuable from each other!
Girls Like Me inspires young readers to be proud of their interests and of who they are, while learning about the lives, traditions, and hobbies of real-life Rebel Girls all around the world. No girl is quite like another, but reading about more than 70 girls, in their own words, reveals that for all our differences, we also have lots of things in common – our diversity is our strength!
From Meisa in Tokyo, Japan to Rachael in Anchorage, United States, every interview throughout the book reminds readers that being authentically you is what makes you special.
What readers can expect in Girls Like Me:
- Travel through 46 countries across six continents as you learn about a multitude of different cultures in an authentic and inclusive way, as seen through the eyes of the Rebel Girls living there themselves
- A fantastic educational resource to teach young girls about the world and all its beautiful people and cultures
- Each story is brought to life with specially commissioned photography and artwork from dozens of international creators and artists, including 72 photographers across the world
The perfect gift for kids aged 9-12, Girls Like Me is full of the inspiring true stories of girls from all over the world. Embark on a cross-continental journey of discovery as you learn about their cultures, hobbies and daily lives – and see that no matter how different our lives might be, we can all learn something valuable from each other!
MY TIDBITS
While I expected this one to spring into girl-power pure...which it does..., it also takes a great twist into geography and introduces various countries and cultures in a very grabbing way.
Hitting six continents and several countries in each one, these pages display the rich rainbow of culture and life across the globe and bring it across with a personal touch. The book is broken down into seven chapters, six for the continents and a last one for girls who have moved around the world. Each chapter takes a closer look at a few countries on that continent, using a two-page spread to showcase country facts, history, foods, hobbies, climate, issues, and more. This information is presented as a fun mosaic across the pages with a paragraph or two on each topic and an accompanying photo or illustration to bring the information across even better. The next pages present a girl from the country. Not only is there a lively photo of the girl, but this section is also written by the girls. They present various aspects of their daily lives, favorite things, hobbies, family, school, and more. There's also a 'super power' circle, where each girl reveals her special talent. At the end of the book, it's carefully explained how this book was put together.
Everything about this book is vibrant. The colors, format, lively photos, and more project energy, inspiration, and a joy for life. The facts about each country bring across important information about the various areas, lifestyles, and more. More importantly, it isn't boring but draws readers in as they desire to learn more about girls their own age. The personal touch makes the information sit and become reachable. All the while, this book also shows how much alike people are...people are people. While the differences are clear, the similarities are also impossible to miss. So, the message comes across loud and clear.
It's a fun book which packs tons of goodness on many ends.
About Rebel Girls
Rebel Girls, a certified B Corporation, is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to
helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls. The brand purposefully creates
content, products, and experiences to empower Generation Alpha girls and equip them with the
knowledge and tools they need to thrive. Because confident girls will radically transform the world.
With a growing community of 40 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 115
countries, the brand engages with Gen Alpha through its book series, premier app, events, and
merchandise. To date, Rebel Girls has sold more than 11 million books in 62 languages and reached
85 million digital listens/views. Award recognition includes the New York Times bestseller list, Apple
Design Award for Social Impact, Common Sense Media Selection, Webby Awards, and more.
