Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World by Rachel Ignotofsky

Reading Age: 10 years and up

Grade Level: 5 – 9

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Publication Date: September 10, 2019

This non-fiction children’s book highlights 50 diverse women from around the globe who have contributed to the history of art from 1200 to present. Their struggles and triumphs are highlighted in their descriptions. Under each illustration is a quote from the artist. The page spreads include an illustration of the artist and information about the artist. There is a matching color theme for the 2 page spread which is attractive. There is a timeline. This is a valuable resource for all bookshelves.

Waffles + Mochi: Get Cooking! by Yewande Komolafe and Michelle Obama

Reading Age: 4 years to 9 years

Grade Level: kindergarten – 4 years

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Publication Date: December 7, 2021

Rice, eggs, potatoes, corn are common food staples. How many people know that rice comes in different colors and sizes or how to grow potatoes at home or about the versatility of eggs or that corn porridge is in recipes of many cultures? This children’s cookbook offers this information. Also it showcases recipes from a variety of ethnicities for example pani puri from India, champurrado from Mexico, omurice from Japan to name a few. Children will learn to use herbs and spices to create spicy popcorn and a chickpeas snack. Most recipes use few ingredients and are easily made. My Book Eyes enjoyed seeing a recipe called hoppin’ john from South Carolina and also learning about quickles. Because mealtime is a good time to enjoy the company of others, there are conversation starters suggested in this book.