What would Ula read?

 5 out of 5 👸🏾 Queen of Black Feminism  'Queens of the Resistance' is a series of books about modern-day politicians committed to making an impact on our everyday lives. They advocate for a change of the existing administrative model to be more inclusive and welcome for every gender and skin color. These Queens are concerned about racial justice, everyday problems of lower & middle-class Americans as well as undocumented ones, and climate change. This volume tells the story of Maxine Waters, who knows all about the struggles of lower-class Americans, Black Americans, women, and single parents. She faced Jim Crow laws and scrutiny of white congressmen, yet she hasn't stopped advocating for women and people of color. The biggest advantage of the series is language, pure gen Z / millennial slang and references made me smile. That whole attitude made the book more enjoyable and easier to digest. I enjoyed that piece and want to read more books of that series!! Thank you N...

5 out of 5 🧑🏼‍💼The smartest Republican among Democrats   'Queens of the Resistance' is a series of books about modern-day politicians committed to making an impact on our everyday lives. They advocate for a change of the existing administrative model to be more inclusive and welcome for every gender and skin color. These Queens are concerned about racial justice, everyday problems of lower & middle-class Americans as well as undocumented ones, and climate change. The title starts with Elizabeth Warren's parents and grandparents who lived through the Great Depression in Oklahoma as low-class citizens and their struggles in everyday life. Subsequently, the book shows Elizabeth's early life and her strifes as a single mother. As a consequence of these experiences, she'd started to dig deep into personal bankruptcy cases, she's been meeting with people and collect their stories. As a result of her studies, she changed her conservative mindset to more socially...

5 out of 5 💪Girl Power International Another tome of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls shows 100 portraits of female immigrants that made their impact on the world. I liked the variety of representation that doesn't focus on the United States and the UK. On the same note, the book shows women from both the past and the ones currently living, both young and old with all skin colors and background history. Each person is represented with a brief description, their immigration route, and a beautiful portrait - each painted by the different talented artists. I greatly admired that eclectic design idea. Overall, this is another great gift for brave young girls and women. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher Rebel Girls for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and feelings are my own.

5 our of 5 🌟Confronting my cis-gender privilege First things first: I don't feel I could ever rate someone's life story, hence I won't that. My review is based on the book's structure and how it made me feel while reading. All the testimonies in the book are real people's accounts and they are equally valid. The book editing is excellent. The introduction includes an abundant explanation of terms used in the book and cultural context to all of them. The testimonies itself are divided into sections by themes like 'The Life Course' or 'Communities' to better grab the context. The editors have done an awesome job in explaining what being non-binary really means with all its various shades. Each of the narrations is different, some of them are more lyric and some more down-to-earth or including two or more people. The title consists of thirty distinct narrations overall and, like many short stories, I liked to read them separately with some time to refl...

5 out of 5 🌟The Father of India Little People, Big Dreams  are short children books about exceptional people  who changed the way we’re looking at the world now.  They're enjoyable pieces of non-fiction  to savor along with your tiny humans.  I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. Each book in the series is illustrated by different artists with their unique style that even non-art-savvy like me can appreciate.  'Mahatma Gandhi'  is painted by Albert Arrays with pencils and watercolors and his images fit perfectly into a very tea-like climate of British colonies from a century ago. The story itself depicts the life of Mohandas (who then became Mahatma Gandhi) as an activist who made his non-violent fight towards India freedom.  Even if this short book is destined for children, it contains a lot of information concentrated on an encyclopedic-style page at the end. Most importantly, eve...

4 out of 5  🌟 A great guide to finding new sounds White Lion Publishing created another book of 'Cult' makers - musicians. The series includes also filmmakers, artists, and writers. Each volume presents 50 personas that are considered cult-ish in their field.  Who can be considered a cult artist? 'Cult Musicians' describing them as a wide spectrum of makers who left their mark on the music and their legacy is still inspiring people today.  Worth mentioning that all the books from the series present authors from every part of the world (which is rare in our English-oriented society). Each description includes an informative biography with mentions about the most famous works and what was the inspiration for them. I didn't know many of the portraited artists, hence this title certainly expanded my horizons of musical knowledge. With special appreciation, I read about female artists who lived (or still live) in their better-known husbands shadow, therefore...

50 Nonconformist Novelists You Need to Know 4.5 out of 5 🌟Ultimate TBR guide I need on my shelf 'Cult Writers' book shows portraits of fifty novelists from the last century who are the most memorable personas and were either a symbol or an anti-symbol of their time and culture. Worth to mention that the book presents authors from every part of the world (which is rare in our English-oriented society). Each description includes an informative biography with mentions about the most famous works and what was the inspiration for them. I really enjoyed this collection, I found a lot of information about the writers I already know and respect, as well as new authors to put on my to-be-read list. Illustrations created by Kristelle Rodeia was captivating and perfectly captured each of the portraited novelists with all their quirks and habits. This title is a must-have for every bibliophile. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an hones...

Little People, Big Dreams   is a series of short books for children about extraordinary people who change the way we’re looking at the world now. It’s an enjoyable piece of non-fiction kids’ literature to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. Each book in the series is illustrated by different artists with their unique style that even non-art-savvy like me can appreciate.  'Greta Thunberg'  is decorated by Anke Weckmann and her  pictures put a smile on my face reminding me of 'Pippi Longstocking' book I read as a child. The read is appropriate for 1–2G readers or read-along with parents for younger ones. It's informative and compelling for both adults and children. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and feelings are my own.

5 out of 5 🌟 Playful and charming biography Little People, Big Dreams  are short books for children about exceptional people who shaped our world. They're enjoyable pieces of non-fiction to enjoy by children. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. What I especially like about the series ‘ Little People, Big Dreams’  are simple and friendly illustrations to make children feel it was truly made for them. 'Jean-Michel Basquiat' was illustrated by Luciano Lozano who did a great job creating playful and charming cartoonish artworks.   I love reading about new things along with my son and the l ife of Jean-Michel Basquiat was a learning curve for both of us.  Even if this short book is destined for children, it contains a lot of information concentrated on an encyclopedic-style page at the end. Most importantly, everything is put in a simple and small kids-friendly way that also speaks to ...

5 out of 5 🌟 Educational and nicely illustrated Little People, Big Dreams  are short books for children about exceptional people who shaped our world. They're enjoyable pieces of non-fiction to enjoy by children. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. What I especially like about the series ‘ Little People, Big Dreams’  are simple and friendly illustrations to make children feel it was truly made for them. Graphics to 'Jesse Owens' were made by Anna Katharina Jensen and they're fit perfectly amid the spirit of the first half of the XXth century with their sepia warm colors. The biography is highly educational and besides Jesse Owens' history, it touches problems of segregation and racism in the United States and in the World. It should be read along with children to help them explain the struggles Jesse Owens had because of his skin color. I love the most in 'Little People, Big Dreams...

5 out of 5 🌟 Adorable illustrations for a short & sweet story Little People, Big Dreams  is a series of short books for children about extraordinary people who change the way we’re looking at the world now. It’s an enjoyable piece of non-fiction kids’ literature to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. I must admit, as a person born and raised in Europe, I didn’t know much about Dolly Parton's history and early years. Hence the book was enjoyed by the whole family and we all learned about Dolly’s life and listen to her songs together. What a great family bonding evening! What I really liked about the series ‘ Little People, Big Dreams’  are simple and friendly illustrations to make children feel it was truly made for them. While younger children can be engaged in ‘show-and-tell’ activities, the older ones can try their drawing skills and make their own Dolly. D...

4.5 out of 5🌟 Great read to make kids familiar to the word  equity Little People, Big Dreams  is a series of short books for children about extraordinary people who change the way we’re looking at the world. It’s an enjoyable piece of non-fiction kids’ literature to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are becoming one of my favorites. I’m not an art-savvy person, so please forgive me to call this graphic style childish but I mean it in a good way only. Every page spontaneously puts a smile on my face because the illustrations remind me of all my favorite books from childhood I read with my mum. Billie Jean King  is significantly longer than  David Bowie’s  book I read before. Therefore it’s more appropriate for 1–2G readers or read-along with parents for younger ones (but honestly, I read it myself alone, no shame here!). I prefer it to be longer, hence more informative and ...