Little People Big Dreams Mindy Kaling /anglais

Little People, BIG DREAMS

by SANCHEZ VEGARA ISABE

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director.

When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theater and met a friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office (US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever, the Netflix Original smash hit watched by 40 million people, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a director and writer. This empowering book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed profile of Mindy's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Genres: Biography, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens, Biography Memoir

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 6, 2021

Reviews

[Natalie all_books_great_and_small · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Mindy Kaling is the latest book in the Little People Big Dreams series and was a breath of fresh air.
I've heard of Mindy Kaling but didn't know a lot about her. This is something I'm definitely going to remedy ASAP.
What an interesting and fun filled life this lady leads!
I love this series for children - it is a fantastic way of teaching them about inspirational people (deceased and still living) and encouraging them to reach their potential, break down barriers, chase their dreams and be heard!
I don't think I as an adult will ever bore of this series and children will read these books again and again!

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
I must admit that I know Mindy Kaling more as a public person than actress since I unfortunately haven't seen much of her works, which is something I need to fix as soon as possible. It was so nice and inspiring to read how much she has achieved and I'm sure she could be a great inspiration for the children that get the chance to read this book.

[Briar's Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's the educational, picture book series that never ends! Welcome back to another non-fiction biography about famous people, this time starring Mindy Kaling.

I really like this series. It's simple, fun and educational. It makes reading fun and each book is just a little different due to the illustrators being swapped out.

If you want to learn about this funny gal (who I originally met from The Office and now want to read her own books), then this book is for you. Her tale is interesting and definitely fun for people who've watched The Mindy Project (and all of her other work).

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

[Martina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The ‘My First Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
This little book tells the story of Mindy Kaling, widely known for her amazing work on The Office. She's truly an inspirational figure and I'm glad children can read and learn about her.

[Kirsti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful account of the writer-actress-comic. I didn't know that her parents nicknamed her Mindy after a sitcom (presumably Mork & Mindy?) before she was even born. I like that there's no attempt to make her look super thin in the illustrations.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

The thing I love about this series, Little People, Big Dreams, is that while the author features many famous men and women from Elton John to Michelle Obama, whom of course we have heard of, she also features people that we may have only heard of in plassing, or never heard of at all.

I was vaguely aware of Mindy Kaling, having heard of The Mindy Project, but never having watched The Office, I didn't know what she was all about.

The point of the books is to get a taste of famous people's lives and where they started. And while it is intended for the very young, they are picture books after all, it is also good for adults to get a quick rundown of who people are and where they came from.

And according to the website of the author, who has now written over 50 of these stories, children love these stories because they always begin with the lives when they were kids.

So, what I'm trying to say is, this is another good addition to the series.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mindy Chokalingam started life loving movies, writing scripts, and being funny. She had big dreams, but whenever she watched a movie there was never a person who looked like herself. She decided she would be a comedian.

She is discovered and writes for and acts for the hugely popular show, ‘The Office’. By this time, she has changed her name to Mindy Kaling. After several years she decides to start writing and directing her own show. This is a major accomplishment and she is the first Indian/American woman to do this.

Mindy just decided to be herself and her enormous talent carried her far. Her dreams did happen. She is an incredible woman and has achieved so much in a short time.

This series is so important because there are so many children unsure if they can achieve their goals. It helps so much to see people like themselves doing well. Children need to see all different types of people in this world and know they are not limited.

I loved this book, as I do all in this series.

Thank you NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegera, and Frances Lincoln Books for granting me an ARC of this book. I really appreciate it.

[Jessica Haider · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mindy Kaling is awesome! I've read her essay collections and she is so funny on both the page and the screen. Now, you can share the joy of Mindy with the littles in your life. In this picture book, Isabel Sanchez Vegara gives us a kid-friendly look at the life of Mindy. Mindy was raised in an Indian-American family and early on developed a passion for writing and comedy. She went on to be the first Indian-American woman to star in her own show. She is breaking barriers and being a great inspiration for others.

The book is loaded with colorful illustrations and approachable text for kids. The book also has a bunch of extra stuff at the end like photos and a timeline.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!

[Sharah McConville · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mindy Kaling is a heartwarming story about a woman who became a comedian. I have to admit I did not know who Mindy was before reading this story. I now know she an inspirational woman! This is another great book in the Little People, Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Thanks to NetGalley for my digital copy of this inspirational story.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a nicely illustrated read that both of my children loved and that I will also likely keep a copy of in my classroom even though my students are older. The messages and the illustrations convey a beautiful read to all ages. Love it.

[Paula Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I used to work in the libraries, I loved this series and enjoyed them coming through to our collections as it's like finally, they have found a fun and easy way to make biographies for children to read that isn't too lengthy and boring as kids love something that is readable and they can relate too. One of my favorite ones I used was Anne Frank. So when I saw that Mindy Kaling had one, I wanted to read it as I have enjoyed her as a comedian and writer as she is quite a hard case. In this book, we read as it introduces Mindy as a child growing up in an Indian-American household and her dream to become not only a writer but a comedian/actress. We read as she got a job writing for The Office and the producers and everyone loving her script that she finally was offered her character on the show which for a female especially being Indian-American was a great achievement. The other thing is that this is written in a picture book format, so it is age-appropriate for children aged 6-10 years old. I look forward to reading more of this series when released.

[Eule Luftschloss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great installment in a great series!

This picture book biography is about American-Indian comedian Mindy Kaling, of whom I never heard before, probably because I never watched the Office.

I love how the series is branching out, depicting not only people that are long dead or have reached their career's end, but are living their best life, so readers can finish the book and go out and explore what else the person depicted is doing right now.

And, as always, after the biography we have a short timeline and further reading suggestions.
I love this series. I am learning while being entertained, and the author does not talk down to the target audience. If there were a toddler in my life, they'd be gifted with books from this series.

The arc was provided by the publisher.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the things I really enjoy about this series is the diversity of people that it highlights. In this book, we meet young Vera Mindy Chokalingam, who is called Mindy by her family. Her architect father and doctor mother, encouraged her to follow her dreams, and she did. From a young age, she loved the cinema more than anything. She also loved to make people laugh. She went to college to learn all about the theatre and got involved in the paper, doing a comic strip and an acapella group, all while getting great grades and graduating. She did stand up comedy and worked as a production assistant before being tapped to work on The Office. She quickly worked her way to being a respected comedy writer and actress. I knew who Mindy Kaling was, but had not seen her in The Office, so I found some episodes and watched her. She is indeed talented. I love this series and agree that it is a fantastic way of teaching children about inspirational people (both deceased and alive) and encouraging them to reach their potential, break down barriers, and chase their dreams. Each book in this series is illustrated by a different artist, but they are all a bit quirky and fun. I continue to recommend this series to libraries (classroom, school, public, family). The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating and opinions shared are my own.

[Donna Maguire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another brilliant addition to this series – even as an adult I look out for the next book in the series being released!

I love the images in this series and this is a delightful introduction to Mindy Kaling - I am in the UK and had heard of her but did not realise how much she has been involved in until I read this book – I loved she fought against the odds and got to follow her dreams too!

This series is an excellent introduction to some of the well-known, and less well-known characters that have had a great impact in our lives through a variety of subjects such as literature and social influences in this case television - I love the variety of people chosen and the mix of backgrounds that they have too.

It is 5 stars from me for this one – a delightful read and one I will be very highly recommending and this one has inspired me as an adult to want to find out more about Mindy!

[bookandachai · Rating 4 out of 5]

5 Reasons to Read Little People, Big Dreams - Mindy Kaling by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
1. It's about Mindy Kaling!
2. Illustrated by the Queen Roza Nozari (@YallaRoza)
3. You want some girl power? Mindy noticed there were hardly any woman working as comedy writers so she became one!
4. Do you know who Mindy was named after? You will once you read this book!
5. Who doesn't love a Dream Board?

[Holly Hurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the most adorable little biography I’ve ever read. I’ve read most of the books by Mindy Kaling, so I thought I knew everything about her but I learned several new things in this book. So cute! I hope there are more books in this series.

[Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Growing up Mindy's dream was to be a great artist who can put a smile on other people's faces.
In this book we're introduced to her as a child who grew up to be a successful actress.

What I liked about the book:
The illustrations were amazing.
The way the author portrayed Mindy was very inspiring.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a review copy of this book in exchange with an honest review.

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series of young inspirational biographies hits on one of its more hip and trendy subjects now, as opposed to all those boring old dead people. Mindy Kaling, by dint of being the first person that showed the US that people from the Indian subcontinent could be witty and clever, has to go down as quite the trailblazer, and her own corrective to how under-represented she felt growing up and starting out in comedy and performing. This succinct summary of her life so far then is fine – although there is often a caveat with these books. And you probably guessed, it's the visuals. I could go into many words and discuss how unsightly I found them, but I will just leave it by saying they are nowhere near as attractive as Ms Kaling herself.

[Bluebelle-the-Inquisitive (Catherine) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Illustrator: Roza Nozari
Age Recommendation: Early Primary
Topic/ Theme: Comedy, Representation, Biographic
Setting: America
Series: Little People, Big Dreams

For the sake of disclosure I've never had anything to do with Mindy Kaling or her work, this is another entry I'm reading for the sake of completionism. That is not to say I didn't find this interesting because I did. Mindy is one of those women who broke down some barriers, helping adapt The Office UK for an American audience and creating representation for people like her. I appreciate Sánchez Vegara adding information about the Kaling family, who have something of an unusual background. This is a pretty good introduction to her life, covering the basics and for an adult maybe prompting them to look at more information. Kaling has written multiple books some of which I believe are autobiographical.

While I'm not a massive fan of Nozari's illustrations, I can see why they match well to Mindy Kaling. They feel like they suit her form of comedy. That's not to say they are comedic but they aren't serious either not like some in the series. The inclusion of some ethnic bends for popular films was a good choice. The ones I saw were A League of Their Own, Legally Blonde (I think?) and A Princess Bride (Nozari's a lady after my own heart). There are some really cute patterns on her outfits they definitely suit her. I do like the cover, that cardboard TV feels like something that kids would have. The end pages are a perfect choice suiting the comedian herself the just laughs everywhere.

This whole paragraph goes off the rails a little. But I feel it needs to be said. If I'm honest Roza Nozari aka YallaRoza is an odd choice given what her illustrations are usually. I want to add her art introduction from her website here as it helps understand why I think it is odd. "Much of my art is rooted in my own identities and the communities I belong to --as a queer, muslim cis-woman of colour. I use art to tell stories of trauma and healing, of oppression and injustice, and of resistance and collective care. My art centres the stories of those often erased from our archives of mental health and wellness —in particular, the often erased stories of queer, trans and two-spirit people; of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person(s) of Colour); of Muslims; of femmes and non-binary folks; and of many more. I hope that, through art, I can illuminate the tremendous, intergenerational wisdom that lives in 2SLGBTQ+ communities of colour about trauma, healing and community." This just doesn't feel like it suits storytelling. I know this has Sánchez Vegara's text but the illustrations tell their own story.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read, loved and reviewed the Michelle Obama edition of Little People, Big Dreams I had to try another. Il admit to not knowing a lot about Mindy Kaling so this seemed like a great opportunity to find out more about her life. I was also keen to read the book in a different perspective to the others I have read who have all been people I already know and admired.

As always with this series, the illustrations are bold and probably some of my favourite so far. They are colourful which make for an eye-catching read but the pallet of colours are dusky pink, teal and mustard shades which are really beautiful and stylish.

The story takes us through Mindy's rise to fame via the sitcom 'The Office'
I enjoyed the story, its nice and lighthearted, easy to follow and not overloaded with information.

I really love the focus on being famous and successful as well as being able to start and care for a family in unison with that lifestyle.
I feel this book delivers a positive message about woman in the work place throughout, promoting woman's rights to work and perform in a predominantly male environment and going against the grain of what is considered normal, which I personally fine very inspiring.

This book is culturally diverse with lots of representation for a variety of race and cultures which is always a big plus for me in children's books and something I often see with the Little People, Big Dreams series but as this particular book highlights that Mindy had not seen herself represented in films often, it feels even more important that this book represents its readers and it does this well.

I loved the biographical timeline with real life photos at the end of the book, this provides additional information and it's great to show children the real person behind the character in the story.
I also really enjoyed the additional reading suggestions at the end of the book for those interested in exploring further.

In conclusion, its another fantastic continuation of the series, I'm yet to find an edition I don't like! Thank you to NetGalley and to Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for an ecopy of this book in exchange for my impartial review.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

WoW! Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara books must be one of the best little books to purchase for children, these are the best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

So, this latest book is about Mindy Kaling by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and is just brilliant.
"When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theater and met a friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office (US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office.
She then went on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever, the Netflix Original smash hit watched by 40 million people, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a director and writer."

This empowering book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed profile of Mindy's life.

It's one book, you should definitely buy for your little readers so they can learn about this wonderful artist.

I am so glad these books are being published and I highly recommend all of these books

Many thanks to Quarto’s Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Flocarine · Rating 5 out of 5]

#MindyKaling

Ich liebe diese Reihe der Bücher - für Kinder und auch Erwachsene immer gut geeignet, um einige interessante Grundlagen bestimmter Persönlichkeiten kennenzulernen., (Welche nicht immer direkt bekannt erscheinen, denn nicht jeder Leser ist aus den USA oder Kanada - ich beziehe mich auch auf die englischsprachige Ausgaben)

Jedes Buch ist liebevoll gezeichnet und auch zusätzlich gut für Neulinge in Sachen Englisch sehr geeignet - leicht verständlich, was man nicht versteht kann man relativ schnell nachschlagen.

Bücher dieser Reihe habe ich selber schon verschenkt und diese kamen immer gut an! (Printbücher sind sehr gute Qualität und ich war erstaunt wie groß diese sind - Preise sind moderat)

Note: 1 mit vielen Plusszeichen davor
#netgalley #arc

(Es gibt sehr viele Bücher dieser Reishe, deshlab habe ich in diesem Falle eine einheitliche Rezi gewählt - was aber nichts damit zu tun hat, das mir dieses Buch nicht gefällt)

[Barbara Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything about Mindy Kaling and this book about her life is no exception! I had no idea this Little People, Big Dreams series existed until I was given an advance copy of this one and now I want to read them all!
This is a quick read with just a paragraph on each page, but the pictures or phenomenal and the information contained in each page will genuinely help kids understand who she is and what she has accomplished. I think this is a great way for kids to see that you can dream big (as the title suggests, and Mindy has proven) no matter who you are or where you come from. I can see kids reading this over and over just to enjoy the pictures!
Fantastic book and if all the other books are similar, then I’m not hesitant to say fantastic series!
Thanks to Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and Netgalley for this Arc in exchange for my review.

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Mindy Kaling' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Yallaroza is a biography for young readers about a brilliant comedy writer's life.

Mindy Kaling was born Vera Mindy Chokalingam. Her parents named her Mindy after a character on a sitcom. As a young girl, Mindy memorized quotes from movies, but she didn't see anyone that looked like her in them. She dreamed of becoming a comedy writer and that's what she did.

I've enjoyed Mindy Kaling's work and it was great to read this inspiring book about her. The illustrations are very fun too.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

[J. d'Merricksson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mindy Kaling by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara takes a look at this famous and contemporary actor/author/director. Many of the books in this series explore the lives of those who lived before. There are a handful of people still alive, and right in the middle of their extraordinary lives. Others include Kamala Harris, and Michelle Obama. Kaling studied theatre and would go on to act in the US version of The Office. She wrote and produced episodes as well. Eventually, she created her own shows, which she also directed.

At the end is a section with more detailed information on life, suitable for older readers. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great, and full of delightful art to engage younger audiences!

[joyce w. laudon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here is a new entry in a series that will inspire young kids and encourage them to realize their dreams. That is surely what happened for Mindy Kaling. As the author shows, from a young age, Mindy was interested in making people laugh. But…that was not enough. She also wanted to see people who looked like her reflected in the tv shows that they watched.

Readers will enjoy following Ms. Kaling as she achieves her goals. As is always the case with this series, there are some photos and a timeline at the back of the book. There are also suggestions for further research.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kiddos and I love the Little People, Big Dreams book so I decided to try this one out as well. I am familiar with Mindy, but probably do not know as much about her as most people do as I rarely watch TV. I enjoyed learning a little about her life growing up and I like the illustrations. I do not care for The Office, so I actually didn't know that she was a writer of the show. However, it is quite a trendy show with a large following, so it is pretty neat reading of her love for screen writing turn into such a high profile career. My kids were not as interested in this book as the others in the series, but I still thought it was interesting and well written.

[Lauren Gibson (rocknreader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore Mindy Kaling. From the first time seeing her in the Office through The Mindy Project (which I am currently rewatching for the 3rd time) to all of her great movies, She’s an inspiration to young girls everywhere. I appreciate how self deprecating she can be. I love her story of how with hard work and a dream you can succeed in doing what you love.

This book was adorable and an easy read for younger readers. The story flowed and explained her time as a young child and how she got to follow her dreams and become a comedy writer. The illustrations were awesome and I’d love for my daughter to read this book.

Thank you #Netgalley and #Quartopublishing for this ARC!

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

This picture book biography is a simple, appealing introduction to Mindy Kaling's family background, early work, success in television writing, and ongoing prominence as a remarkable South Asian woman in the entertainment industry. The illustrations in this book didn't appeal to me quite as much as some of the others in the series, especially since the proportions were off on some pages, but it's a nicely done book that will appeal to Mindy Kaling fans and to people who are interested in learning about her.

I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Readers see the life story of a strong and confident woman, Mindy Kaling, from her childhood through success in the theater world. She serves as an inspiration for younger women to believe in themselves and challenge themselves to pursue their own careers. Sanchez Vegara presents information at a level mid-elementary readers will understand. The illustrations offer further support for the information provided. A timeline at the end offers more facts about Kaling.