Extraordinary Girls

BOOKS THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY

 

Awards

• National Council for the Social Studies and Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
• Ms. Foundation for Women’s official book for Take Our Daughters to Work® Day
• National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval

 

 

 

 

Book Reviews

“Celebrates the wondrous things girls all over the world are involved in.”
— The Learning Curve

“Extraordinary Girls is about culture, heritage and perspective.”
— New Moon

“A celebration of girls from around the world bursts with attractive full-color photos and a text that, by underscoring individuality and uniqueness, emphasizes the traits and potential that girls everywhere share.”
— The Horn Book Guide

“You can learn more about yourself, so sit down and read the book.”
— New Moon

“A book like this that celebrates diversity in such a profound way, can’t help but nudge away any prejudice or self-loathing that might be creeping into your young girl’s life. Of all the children’s books that come to my house, it’s easy to say that this is one of the best to ever arrive.”
— The Herald Journal

“Spirit, strength, talent, diversity, and compassion come alive in these stories of actual girls and what they are doing to change this world. Extraordinary Girls honors the differences and potential of girls everywhere.”
— Parent Council® Issue of Reviews

“This is a spirited self-esteem booster for girls.”
— The Horn Book Guide

“Americans who read the book should delight in observing how their counterparts in other countries dress, play, wear their hair, etc.”
— Today’s Librarian

“You are invited to catch a heartwarming glimpse into the lives of remarkable, yet ordinary girls from Armenia to Zimbabwe.”
— The Herald Journal

“The book celebrates the diversity and the potential of girls.”
— The Grand Rapids Press

“The book is filled with a wide variety of touching and amusing photographs of girls from around the world.”
— Journal Inquirer

“Extraordinary Girls is a joyful tribute to girlhood.”
— New Jersey Education Association Review