Review: Amal Unbound

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting book. It captured my interest and held it. The writing isn't gorgeous, but it is good enough. I enjoy books that expand my knowledge of other cultures and I especially appreciated them when they aren't pedantically trying to do so. I also enjoyed the obvious interest Amal had in learning. I wish our American children were that motivated.

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Review: I Am Woman Hear Me Draw: Cartoons from the Pen of Judy Horacek

I Am Woman Hear Me Draw: Cartoons from the Pen of Judy Horacek by Judy Horacek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like to collect cartoons from around the world, especially ones about everyday life. Women and cartoons, what could be better?

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Review: Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read several of the other books in this series, and have been a bit ambivalent about them. This one, however, I found I liked a lot better. The ways in which the child is helpful and proactive are mostly appropriate to a 2nd grader. It wasn't about making a big deal about some future nebulous (and a bit unrealistic) goal, but rather about things that real kids could potentially do. Sure, it has the tag-line of "Future Prez", but that is more in the spirit of "you can do anything", rather than "this is probably what you are going to do". I found the difference more appealing.

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