100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #3)

A must-read for upper-elementary and middle-school children.

The third book in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, this volume profiles 100 women who at some point immigrated to a new country, seeking freedom, safety, or success. Favilli defines a rebel girl as someone trying to make a positive difference in the world, and she includes a wide array of subjects, organized alphabetically by first name, such as financial executive Chinwe Esimai, WWII spy for England Noor Inayat Khan, and table tennis world champion Angelica Rozeanu. Stylish illustrations from a variety of female artists show figures in their milieu--Karina Cocq presents hematologist Marcela Contreras surrounded by blood cells--and accompany brief, accessible biographies about and quotations from each woman. While readers won't come away with an in-depth view of each life, and the subjects' adopted countries lean overwhelmingly toward the U.S. and U.K., the book successfully includes a range of subjects. A volume full of inspiring role models. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 7-up. (Oct.)

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Gr 3-6--The newest installment in the series spotlights and celebrates women who were immigrants. The text follows the winning combination of short profiles of courageous, impressive individuals alongside vibrant illustrations created by various artists. Women from all over the world are featured, including Anna Wintour, Carmen Herrera, Claudia Rankine, Gloria Estefan, Ilhan Omar, Min Jin Lee, Rihanna, and Marjane Satrapi. Each profile outlines how both their home country and their adopted country impacted their lives and work. Notably, this collection features more contemporary women who are alive today, such as Peruvian-born, immigration rights activist Lorella Praeli, alongside historical figures, including Black and Native American (Mississauga Ojibwe) sculptor Edmonia Lewis. The brief prose is readable without diminishing the impact of the women. As with previous entries, this title features a wide range of women. Diverse ethnicities, countries of origin, fields of interest, ages, and time frames are all represented. A glossary and an index of artists are included. VERDICT An inspiring addition to any library that will appeal to all readers.--Savannah Kitchens, Parnell Memorial Lib., Montevallo, AL

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"An especially beautiful reminder for readers young (and old!) that no matter your background, your ethnicity or where you call home, your potential to break down barriers and change the world is boundless."— "Megan O'Neill Melle, Senior Editor, Parade"