4 stars
I really don’t think there will ever be enough of books of this nature. This collection of women focuses on those who dared to be different and weren’t afraid to break the rules. From explorers, wrestlers, and stunt women to detective and spies, these women didn’t let social convention get in their way of making their dreams come true and their lives worth living.
I enjoyed this collection, especially learning about women I had never heard of before. There are so many inspirational women throughout history, so every time I read one of these books (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2, The Little Book of Feminist Saints), I learn about someone new and it is fascinating.
The majority of the women highlighted are from the United States (less than half are from other countries), but there are multiple African Americans and Indigenous women included.
The illustrations were a nice way to make the book for engaging for younger readers and I enjoyed the stylized presentation.
Overall, a good read.