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More Girls Who Rocked the World: Heroines from Ada Lovelace to Misty Copeland
From the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the World comes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty.
Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look to for motivation. In the follow-up to the bestseller Girls Who Rocked the World, More Girls Who Rocked the World offers a fun and uplifting collection of influential stories with forty-five more movers and shakers who made a difference before turning twenty.
From Annie Oakley and Queen Victoria to Malala Yousafzai and Adele—each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world—you’ll get to know these capable queens of empires and courageous icons of entertainment. Also included are profiles of gutsy teenagers who are out there rocking the world right now and personal aspirations from today’s young women.
Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look to for motivation. In the follow-up to the bestseller Girls Who Rocked the World, More Girls Who Rocked the World offers a fun and uplifting collection of influential stories with forty-five more movers and shakers who made a difference before turning twenty.
From Annie Oakley and Queen Victoria to Malala Yousafzai and Adele—each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world—you’ll get to know these capable queens of empires and courageous icons of entertainment. Also included are profiles of gutsy teenagers who are out there rocking the world right now and personal aspirations from today’s young women.
320 pages, Paperback
Published October 3, 2017
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May 16, 2017
I have to admit when I saw that McCann had included a story about Grace O’Malley the Pirate Queen of Ireland I was drawn to the book since she was a hero of mine as a kid. Not only did she do a fantastic job on the hero Queen’s story but the rest of the book was an amazing collection of diverse women that girls around the world can find inspiration in across a wide spectrum of careers and challenges.
McCann covered the globe to find authors, dancers, scientists, politicians, and more to show that despite living in a male dominated world that has often erased, overlooked or suppressed the accomplishments of the female gender since the beginning of time, women have STILL managed to find ways to change the world.
As a mother of daughters this is exactly the kind of book I would love to have in our home so I can show them it’s possible to rise above and achieve their dreams. McCann shows we should take pride in our gender and our abilities because all of us have the power to make a difference.
McCann covered the globe to find authors, dancers, scientists, politicians, and more to show that despite living in a male dominated world that has often erased, overlooked or suppressed the accomplishments of the female gender since the beginning of time, women have STILL managed to find ways to change the world.
As a mother of daughters this is exactly the kind of book I would love to have in our home so I can show them it’s possible to rise above and achieve their dreams. McCann shows we should take pride in our gender and our abilities because all of us have the power to make a difference.
June 25, 2017
When I was in elementary school, we had a library. There were picture books, and non-fiction books, and all the sorts of books you would expect to find in a school library, I suppose. The room had been a classroom before the PTA converted it into a library, so it wasn't huge, but there was one section I loved. It was two book cases near the little kids section that held biographies, 921 in the Dewey decisive system. They had a lot of "Lives of famous people when they were kids" series, and I ate them up. I read the other bios as well, but somehow reading about famous people when they were young was so cool. Back then, pre-title IX, and all that, in the time of the dianasuars, there were not many books about women. I believe we had Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, and Clara Barton. There may have been a few more, but mostly it was men.
So, that is why this book is so cool, and so needed. There are so many young women, many of anthem contempary, that are in this book. I would love to list them all here, but the book is over 300 pages long, and has a different story every three to four pages. And what is also interesting is the breadth of women written about here. We learn about women who are long since dead, we learn about women from all over the world, we learn about women who are still girls, and doing amazing stuff right now.
I would highly recommend this book for classroom, and libraries, and perhaps to have in the home as well. Girls need to know what other girls have done, and how far they have gone, and thus, how far they themselves can go. As always, it is important to be able to see yoruself in the world to know that you too can achieve things.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
So, that is why this book is so cool, and so needed. There are so many young women, many of anthem contempary, that are in this book. I would love to list them all here, but the book is over 300 pages long, and has a different story every three to four pages. And what is also interesting is the breadth of women written about here. We learn about women who are long since dead, we learn about women from all over the world, we learn about women who are still girls, and doing amazing stuff right now.
I would highly recommend this book for classroom, and libraries, and perhaps to have in the home as well. Girls need to know what other girls have done, and how far they have gone, and thus, how far they themselves can go. As always, it is important to be able to see yoruself in the world to know that you too can achieve things.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
October 15, 2020
Really Great Book! Though the Author has many other girls that Rocked The World more than most in this book. The chapters are really short and are jumping from one thing to another. Like saying she did this when she was only 12, then the next sentence is and when she was 8. Longer chapters would have helped this problem.
October 11, 2020
My dd’s thoughts
I recently read the book “More Girls Who Rocked the World” by, Michelle Roehm. I highly recommend this book for multiple reasons.
One big factor of this book that I enjoyed is that it includes women who are not just big inspirations like the first woman sort of thing but also people in other fields such as popular YouTubers, singers, and actresses. Even though industries like this have many women in them, I think it is cool to learn all that they can teach us; and learn about their lives. I learned that so many of them dealt with a lot more than we think.
One more reason why I enjoyed this book is because it talks about some lesser known women such as Jazz Jennings and Mary Lou Williams.
Finally, one interesting factor about this book is that at the end of each woman that they talk about (45 in total), there is a short paragraph with comments from girls like me (and women) talking about their goals and dreams. This inspired me a lot.
In Summary
While I did not read this book myself, my daughter’s review (in her own words above) hopefully lets you know that this is a book to add for your school and home libraries – a wonderful gift for your tween and younger teens.
So go ahead, find inspiration in the pages of books!
I recently read the book “More Girls Who Rocked the World” by, Michelle Roehm. I highly recommend this book for multiple reasons.
One big factor of this book that I enjoyed is that it includes women who are not just big inspirations like the first woman sort of thing but also people in other fields such as popular YouTubers, singers, and actresses. Even though industries like this have many women in them, I think it is cool to learn all that they can teach us; and learn about their lives. I learned that so many of them dealt with a lot more than we think.
One more reason why I enjoyed this book is because it talks about some lesser known women such as Jazz Jennings and Mary Lou Williams.
Finally, one interesting factor about this book is that at the end of each woman that they talk about (45 in total), there is a short paragraph with comments from girls like me (and women) talking about their goals and dreams. This inspired me a lot.
In Summary
While I did not read this book myself, my daughter’s review (in her own words above) hopefully lets you know that this is a book to add for your school and home libraries – a wonderful gift for your tween and younger teens.
So go ahead, find inspiration in the pages of books!
January 21, 2018
OK, I have to admit. I did not read this book cover to cover. I read the chapters on the women I was particularly interested in and a few others that caught my eye. But I really should have. If this was around when my children were in there pre- and teenage years it would have been a mandatory read. Not just for my daughters but for my son as well. These people truly rocked their worlds and, in the case of the historical characters, are rocking it hundreds of years later. Heroines of science, engineering, literature, and the arts. Heroines who probably deserve a bit more recognition than they have received. Tho' not all of them were ignored or forgotten by a long shot!
Slight warning for those with younger children: The author does not shy away from the truth. Affairs, diseases, rebellion. These women certainly had their share. For me, were my children the aforementioned ages, I would have read some of the chapters with them or engaged in a discussion afterwards. But I, like the author, would not have shied away from what makes these women people and not just "heroine" caricatures.
Slight warning for those with younger children: The author does not shy away from the truth. Affairs, diseases, rebellion. These women certainly had their share. For me, were my children the aforementioned ages, I would have read some of the chapters with them or engaged in a discussion afterwards. But I, like the author, would not have shied away from what makes these women people and not just "heroine" caricatures.
April 27, 2021
I wish their was a zero star. I am so...... disappointed. Your first book was AMAZING AND OUTSTANDING but this book is a far zero star book. Who actually likes this book? no one is the actual answer. This is such a liberal book and talks about Josephine Baker (who is a girl) being bisexual in the 1960's and having a love affair with Frida Kahlo which is so not true. I could go on forever (literally) on how disgusting this book is. How the heck did you get this book printed out as a children's book, how? And putting Hillary Clinton in this book. No way! What a crazy book Michelle. You are so liberal. I don't know about you Conservatives, I kmow Freedom of speech, but this book is a zero star
June 21, 2018
Bios of strong women throughout the ages.
Short but good basic detail (so would keep short-attention-span kids' attention).
Clear writing.
Good variety from many cultures and times.
Good use of quotations with side notes in grey boxes as well as "how will you rock the world" vignettes.
I did wonder why Mindy Kaling was included and thought it was a little heavy on PC-ness, but really a good resource book for a classroom and just as a good read for a kid.
Short but good basic detail (so would keep short-attention-span kids' attention).
Clear writing.
Good variety from many cultures and times.
Good use of quotations with side notes in grey boxes as well as "how will you rock the world" vignettes.
I did wonder why Mindy Kaling was included and thought it was a little heavy on PC-ness, but really a good resource book for a classroom and just as a good read for a kid.
October 31, 2017
Very intersting little snippets about some facinating women and girls.
February 22, 2018
Rated 5 stars
Ages 13+
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It's the stories of people's lives, of course there's going to be stuff.
Ages 13+
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It's the stories of people's lives, of course there's going to be stuff.
March 5, 2018
A great book! That's all I can say. It's super good, you'll have to read it!
April 5, 2018
these kinds of books always leave me so inspired! loveeeee this series so much
January 22, 2020
It was good but I wish it included more colorful pictures
March 8, 2021
I don't know why I'm surprised that I was left so inspired by the women in this book. The real surprise should be the lack of inferiority complex I'm sometimes prone to.
I loved reading the stories that made these women who they are today. It's such a great and brief biography. Though be warned if you're anything like me you'll end up looking up more books about all these women.
I've said it multiple times before but I find it kind of sad that we have to have books just about women in history because no one else is telling their stories. We need to be reminded that they existed and made aware that they too had a hand in major moments and movements in the world. Without books like that it would all be a big "Who?".
It's long past the time to start focusing on the women in history and those making history, because not only are they a big part in it, but they were pretty awesome while doing whatever it is they did.
The phrase "backwards and in heels,” comes to mind; these women are all examples of that. They didn't let anything stop them from getting what they wanted, and fighting for what they believed in. They're proof that if you want something bad enough and work for it you can accomplish and have almost anything.
I loved reading the stories that made these women who they are today. It's such a great and brief biography. Though be warned if you're anything like me you'll end up looking up more books about all these women.
I've said it multiple times before but I find it kind of sad that we have to have books just about women in history because no one else is telling their stories. We need to be reminded that they existed and made aware that they too had a hand in major moments and movements in the world. Without books like that it would all be a big "Who?".
It's long past the time to start focusing on the women in history and those making history, because not only are they a big part in it, but they were pretty awesome while doing whatever it is they did.
The phrase "backwards and in heels,” comes to mind; these women are all examples of that. They didn't let anything stop them from getting what they wanted, and fighting for what they believed in. They're proof that if you want something bad enough and work for it you can accomplish and have almost anything.
May 21, 2018
More Girls Who Rocked the World by Michelle McCann is a story about girls under the age of twenty who rocked the world. Some of these girls are about our age and some of them are older, yet they all had some of the same qualities. These include bravery, survival skills, talent and movement starting. The forty five stories in this book range from a sharpshooter (Annie Oakley) to a pirate (Grace O’Malley) to a singer (Beyonce). Followed by survivors and computer programmers!
More Girls Who Rock the World by Michelle Roehm McCann is an amazing book! I love how many talents there are. Each story is of a different skill set and all of them did something great in their own way. My favorite thing about this book is that all these girls are younger than twenty. This really inspires me to use my skills so that I can do something great and make a change in this world. There are even some that are our age. So it’s really amazing to hear about how they rocked the world at such a young age. They also include paragraphs at the end of each story about girls that were asked how their gonna rock the world. I would totally recommend this book to any age, but mostly young girls because I hope that they will get inspired just like i did.
More Girls Who Rock the World by Michelle Roehm McCann is an amazing book! I love how many talents there are. Each story is of a different skill set and all of them did something great in their own way. My favorite thing about this book is that all these girls are younger than twenty. This really inspires me to use my skills so that I can do something great and make a change in this world. There are even some that are our age. So it’s really amazing to hear about how they rocked the world at such a young age. They also include paragraphs at the end of each story about girls that were asked how their gonna rock the world. I would totally recommend this book to any age, but mostly young girls because I hope that they will get inspired just like i did.
September 9, 2020
This book is the best book for female empowerment and is definitely a must read!
There is know reason one shouldn't read it!
There is know reason one shouldn't read it!
October 3, 2020
This the second book of Girls who Rocked The world and is about girls who achieved a lot in a young age. It contains many youngsters, also of the 20th and 21st century which makes it all the more inspiring. This book informed about all the strong and great girls out their and inspired me to do more regardless of my young age or because i am a girl.We should all read it to get motivation and know about the awesome girls who rocked the word.
January 20, 2018
My daughter loved the first Girls Who Rocked the World, and if possible, she liked this one even more. This is a great way to introduce kids to important women in history. The stories are just the right length and are written as stories rather than just facts so they are more appealing to kids who might normally just choose fiction. The wide selection of women covered is also a great way to show girls that there are all sorts of heroes that they can look up to.
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