Gloria's Voice: The Story of Gloria Steinem, Feminist, Activist, Leader

Gloria's Voice: The Story of Gloria Steinem, Feminist, Activist, Leader
Author: Aura Lewis
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Denise Z.

Summary: Gloria Steinem is known as a leader of the feminist movement and a trailblazer who fights for equality of all people. This unofficial biography for young readers tells her story, from being a young girl with big dreams to her inspiring travels in India to the launch of Ms. Magazine, which gave women a voice. Gloria’s message of believing in yourself and following your dreams will inspire a whole new generation.

Review: After reading last month’s biography picture book, I guess I’m still on a biography kick because I chose this one honoring Gloria Steinem’s accomplishments. I must say, I absolutely adored the illustrations by Aura Lewis and thought she beautifully captured Gloria’s personality and stance in both her writing and drawings. I would say that is what drew me into this book the most and did justice for Gloria Steinem’s political and feminist efforts. A beneficial read for anyone. For ages 4 and up. “Be strong and proud of who you are.”

Baby's First Bank Heist

Baby's First Bank Heist
Author: Jim Whalley
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Reviewer: Yolanda

Summary: Babies have wants too! This baby really wants his own pet, but a pet requires food, food bowl, a bed, and many other things to take care of it. Baby Franks parents disapprove, so he comes up with a plan to get the money he needs. Does Baby Frank do it? Read and find out.

Review: This was a rhyming story that was very comedic. The main character, baby Frank, was so adorable and the story line was very clever. I really enjoyed the illustrations. This book reminded me of the movie Boss Baby. I really recommend this books and for it to be read out loud. It is very silly.

Monster Boogie

Monster Boogie
Author: Laurie Berkner
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Gloria

Summary: The book is about a monster who goes into children’s rooms at night, but what the children least expect is a big hairy scary monster with yellow eyes and green teeth to start booging instead of being mean and scary. Once the monster starts to boogie the children become less and less scared and then they finally join the monster and they all start to boogie and have fun, that is when other monsters start to join and it is like a little party of their own. Then the party is over the monsters leave the room, and the kids no longer afraid of the monsters then are ready to go to sleep.

Review: I thought the book was going to be about your typical monster being mean and scary, so reading the book was fun. Finding out that the monster enjoys to boogie instead of scaring children was a nice twist. Over all very fun book and the illustration was very well displayed as well.