Seven Brave Women by Betsy Hearne

Reviewed by author, Pam Allyn.

Recently, March was declared National Women’s History Month in the United States. In this spirit, Seven Brave Women celebrates the accomplishments of seven women in different generations of the author’s family. Though so much of history is discussed through the lens of war, Hearne shows how seven brave women in [...]

Side By Side by Dr. Charles Sophy

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

Mothers and daughters share a wonderfully complicated relationship that often fluctuates between heart-felt happiness and turbulent conflict. Yet one thing remains steadfast in the mother-daughter relationship regardless of temperament or life circumstance – love, understanding, and respect. Side-by-Side by Dr. Charles Sophy draws upon the strengths of mothers and daughters to [...]

Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky by Faith Ringgold

Reviewed by author, Pam Allyn.

February is the month in which we celebrate the rich and varied history and culture of Black Americans. Faith Ringgold is an incredible storyteller and has challenged young readers to tests the boundaries of their imaginations while contemplating history and reality in a dozen children’s books. Exploring this story together, [...]

Why…Thank You! by Cat Wagman

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.
Let’s face it moms and dads, getting your daughter to write thank-you notes can be like pulling teeth – both are painful. Yet teaching your child how to write thank-you notes does not have to necessarily entail pain if you take a moment to read Cat Wagman’s book, “Why…Thank You!” This [...]

Reel Culture by Mimi O’Connor

Are you and your daughter “movie buffs?” Then Reel Culture: 50 Classic Movies You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends) by Mimi O’Connor is a fun, informative book you’ll want to read! Reel Culture is packed full quotes, characters, fun facts, and Hollywood ‘inside scoop’ on the top films of our time [...]

Making Up With Mom by Julie Halpert and Deborah Carr, Ph.D.

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

There is one thing on this earth that is universally true for daughters – we all have mothers. At times we cherish them, argue with them, revere their friendship and curse their interference. Regardless of a daughter’s relationship with her mother, most women grow to better understand, tolerate, and love their [...]

A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life and Investing by Jim Rogers

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

Teaching our children to be saving savvy and economically resourceful begins at an early age. A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life and Investing by Jim Rogers is an invaluable resource for parents seeking to give their daughters the key to financial independence, success, and happiness.
The Importance [...]

A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban

Reviewed by Author: Pam Allyn.

As we embark on a new year, it is important to help the girls in our lives to feel empowered to pursue their dreams in their own unique way. This charming, funny book for upper elementary and middle school girls reminds us all to embrace the person we truly are, [...]

What I Know: uncommon wisdom and universal truths from 10-year-olds and 100-year-olds

If you’ve ever doubted that wisdom comes from the heart, then What I Know: uncommon wisdom and universal truths from 10-year-olds and 100-year-olds by Roger Emerson Fishman, will convince you otherwise. Fishman captures perfectly the moments of 10-year-olds and contrasts it with the wisdom and thoughtfulness of 100-year-olds. Both age groups have a lot to [...]

In the Driver’s Seat: A Girl’s Guide to Her First Car by Erika Stalder

The big moment has arrived for your daughter to ‘take the wheel’ and if you’re like most parents, it’s a mixed blessing. On the one hand, your daughter learning to drive provides her with independence and free’s you up from having to carpool and drive her everywhere. On the other, having your teen daughter behind [...]

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