This book covers 44 diverse women. It may seem like that could lead to an overwhelming amount of information, but it is presented and organized in a way that it doesn’t feel too dense.

The biographies are grouped by categories, such as “women judges and justices.” Also, each bio includes the “life story,” “what’s on her agenda,” “awesome achievements,” “quotables,” and an illustration of each woman. A lot is packed into three or four pages, but is provided in a reader-friendly way.

There were women I had heard of and some I hadn’t, but I left learning something about each of them. Suggested addition to your YA non-fiction.

(Thank You Netgally for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review)

As someone from a different continent than most of these powerful women, I really appreciated this book. I'm not into politics so I'm rarely familiar with the women here and what they have done. True that this book is too much for one sitting, there's just too much information and it does feel like I'm back in school. Still, this one is a great read during this time in the world now. I love the artwork that was included in SOME of the women, although I would have loved the formatting to be consistent throughout the book. It's very dense but I like the diversity and I got to know these strong women from different places.

I was also surprised to see a Filipina; Leila De Lima to be on here, as someone I believe to have been accused wrongly, my Filipino self is happy to have a representative here in this book, Thank You.

This book seems to be beloved on NetGalley, but I cannot l, for the life of me, understand why some of the women were featured. It’s one thing to say you are highlighting women on both sides of the aisle so as to not show preference to any one political party, but to highlight a woman who got her job in politics purely because she has money and has absolutely zero qualifications is another. To highlight women who have close, personal ties to men who have been accused and/or prosecuted for sexual assault is not playing fair; it’s being complicit. For the record, I am referring to women on both sides with this one.

I understand that nonfiction is supposed to show you the facts, but at some point, there needs to be some sort of bar to set the acceptable standard. There were some women who have done absolutely unacceptable things and some who are so unqualified it would be laughable if it weren’t at the expense of our children who had full features, but then a woman like Michelle Obama only got a little tiny paragraph. I did appreciate that there were a number of women from other countries (special shout-out to Jacinda Ardern), but this book was still very much US-centric. The format wasn’t the same throughout, which made it feel disjointed, so I wasn’t a big fan of that either, but I could have lived with it if it weren’t for the other issues I had with this book.

Honestly, take it or leave it. I thought most of the features were well-written and interesting, but I think some of the women did not deserve the honor of being named with the likes of Michelle Obama, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Mia Love, Martha McSally, and Lisa Murkowski.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for access to this title.

She Represents is a collection of short biographies of important women in the world, notably in politics. This book will inspire young women to make a difference in the world. The book represents a highly diverse group of women who are movers and shakers in their communities, states, countries, and the world. The extensive bibliography demonstrates how thoroughly Caitlin Donohue explores her subjects. My only wish is that each woman had an illustration. The ones included in the arc are wonderful. This book will definitely have a place in my school library.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I need to start off by saying, I am a political WONK. I thrive on all things politico and this book was no different. She Represents is a powerful book that highlights 44 women changing politics worldwide - the United States is elected woman at record rates - that's something to be proud of. We've come far, but we have further to go. This book was mostly about women in the United States with several highlights on badass females around the world. I appreciate that you learn about politicians from all sides of the spectrum and the author does not bring her opinions or views through.

She Represents is laid out in alphabetical order and in mini-biography form learning about their past, current issues, and several fun facts. I hope you read this book and get inspired from these powerhouses. the last line of the book reads: Draw inspiration from these groundbreaking women to make a difference in your own world. - I couldn't have said it better myself.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review - rather than 4 stars, I am giving this book three because on the kindle version of the copy there were a few pages missing and the formatting was off which made this a little hard to read.

Title: She Represents-
44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World
Author: Caitlin Donohue
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pub Date: 01 Sep 2020

Thank you Lerner Publishing Group for providing me with an e-ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for my impartial review.

I really enjoyed this book, and it was very educational and eye-opening. It featured, just as the title says, various women in places of power changing the world by talking the talk and walking the walk.

I love that this list was not white washed, so focus was also placed on Black women, Asian women, Latina women, and other women of color. Each entry gave us a brief insight into the life and early backgrounds of each woman. It was so interesting to see women from all kinds of backgrounds rise to power in different ways and after overcoming so many obstacles.

The graphics and illustrations added to the book were really good, and they made the book greatly vibrant and more interesting.

I recommend this to every girl and woman out there!

It’s an important read and resource, especially for young people who want to lear more about women in politics to beat back the sexism in politics, about diversity, about making a difference.
It’s going to be published on September 01, 2020.

I gratuated a few months ago in Political Science and International Relations, so “She Represents” was, for me, such an important and powerful read.
This book shows all the ways in which women have contributed to politics and helps imagine a future in which we see more women in power.
What I really liked about this book is the structure. We see a drawning of one of the 44 women, the name, the year they were born and a quote, then we have the years in politics, the position, the party affiliation, hometown and top causes to get an idea of the person. Next, we read about their life story and what’s on her agenda, followed by the achievements and some quotes (which I love). The biographical format makes it very easy and accessible to read so it’s a book for everyone.
There was a great balance of diversity in this book with different backgrounds, political parties, sexuality and race.
I’m obsessed with the palette of colors they’ve chosen for the book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC I received in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I will use this book in my classroom as soon as I can. I love how vivid it is, and the layout of each entry is designed as to be very memorable and engaging. There is just the right amount of information so the students can learn about the women and what they stand for, but without being overwhelmed by minutiae.

What this book does is to highlight women who have been in power and doing one thing or the other in politics and the world at large. These stories are empowering. From stories of immigration, to freedom, to choice, to scandals! One thing I particularly liked about the introduction of this book was the fact that Caitlin Donohue wrote that some of these women might be heroes or villains depending on who's talking about them but there is no denying the fact that they are saying "fuck you" to patriarchy. ⁣
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I also particularly love this one for the cover. Just look at it. It's so pretty. The inside too is very pretty and the stories are easy to read, especially with the font. Gorggggggg
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With each story I read and each quote from the women, I felt my IQ rising. It was enjoyable and insightful. Kudos to the author.

<i>Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review</i>

3.5 stars

Caitlin Donohue has put together a fantastic collection of short biographies showcasing the lives and achievements of forty-four women around the world who have shaped politics. <b>I thought this was an important read: it highlights the power of women, which is too often belittled and ignored.</b>

This definitely is not the type of book you can read large portions of at once. Personally, I had trouble processing the information in this book since there were so many people mentioned in such a few amount of pages. Although I found the biographies interesting to read, I honestly do not remember any names I didn’t already know before—this is not because this was poorly written, but more because the summaries of each women were too brief for them to stick with me. For my own reading purposes, I did not enjoy this format, as I usually prefer more in depth analyses and explanations. However, I think this book would make a great gift for a casual reader or someone who wants a political nonfiction work that is easy to read.

Structurally, my one complaint is that the format was a bit difficult to follow. There were biographies that were a couples pages long, consisting of subsections such as quotes, goals, and achievements. Some of these biographies had portraits (which I thought was an excellent touch!) while others did not. There were also mini-biographies which were roughly a paragraph long. I was surprised to see that some of the most well-known political figures, such as Michelle Obama and Melania Trump, had such small sections. I strongly disliked the inconsistent format, as it made the book seem disjointed and randomly thrown together, instead of an intention collection of political profiles.

I do think I would recommend <i>She Represents</i> to others, especially to younger readers or those who don’t typically read nonfiction. But if you want a more detailed account of politically active women, this might not be what you’re looking for.

I'm so happy that this book exists! YES for women in politics!

Caitlin Donohue does a great job of setting the stage at the beginning of the book. She writes, "Many of the women's stories are inspirational, but politicians are not celebrities." Basically, we should be interested in what these women have done and be inspired by them, but we shouldn't glorify them (something that happens often with the current media cycle). Instead of these women being just a name or a face, we get to learn about them and what they do and believe.

I enjoyed how the "chapters" were broken down: quick facts, biography, political work, quotes. It was just the right amount of information so I could take something away from the section but not be overwhelmed to the point that I'd forget everything. This book has actually been useful already––I've started to recognize more names when reading my daily news and I have a general understanding of that women's political beliefs too, which I didn't have before.

This will be a great resource for teens who are looking to learn more about women in politics, but it's a great resource for adults, too! Definitely inspirational. The illustrations are very fitting with the overall vibe of the book. This will be a great resource for years to come! (Maybe there will need to be a volume 2?)

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book!

I was sent this digital ARC by Netgalley. This is a great book about women who are in politics in the US. It's written in a way that young teens will be able to read. As a teacher, I will buy this book for my own shelves.

Very quick but inspiring read. This contains women and their contributions to politics and activism. I love the content, ofcourse -- I'm a woman of color who has lived in my small country my entire life so there were definitely unfamiliar names but now I'm glad to know about them and the work they have done. I appreciate that the information is concise. It's brief but it's packed without feeling like information overload. The art and design of the book is honestly so aesthetically-pleasing as well. This type of read is definitely encouraging and gives me more hope especially considering the current situation (with the many different issues) around the world.

Some favorite quotes:
"If there is any way that a diamond can compare to a woman, it is in its strength. A woman is resilient, a woman is unbreakable." - Leila De Lima

"A message to women of color out there: stand strong. Refuse to be patronized or minimized." - Pramila Jayapal

A brilliant inspired book about female politicians which will inspire young girls everywhere. I love how it covers each politician’s greatest achievements, story and quotes as well as all the political roles they have served in. In this book you get such a interesting insight into some of the most famous politicians on earth as well as some less known politicians. My favourite politician included would have to be Jacinta Arden as her story and her achievements are incredible.

This book is essential for any feminist who’s starting to become interested in politics. I think this should be required reading in intro to political science classes, It’s a great overview of the women who have been serving this country!

Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing for the free eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Long story short, this book should be in classrooms all over the world. It’s marketed reading age is 13 and up, but I would totally give this to my 5th grade cousin to read. Even at age 24, I enjoyed it and was left inspired learning about these women.

She Represents highlights profiles of 44 women in leadership from both sides of the US political spectrum and from around the world. Readers learn about their journeys to politics, their accomplishments and their stumbles, and their lasting legacies.

I LOVE the idea for a book based on female politicians all across the globe. The layout of this book is organized, easy to read, and entertaining! Each profile highlights the womens achievements, life story, main causes/agenda, and relevant quotes. It’s broken down in an informative non-fiction book for younger audiences. The graphics and illustrations are stunning and really add character to the book and the reading experience.

I needed a book like this when I was growing up to see the female representation in politics that I didn’t know existed as a kid.

Brb catch me gifting this book to all of my teacher friends to have in their classrooms.

I struggled to finish this one. I know I received an eArc, but the formatting was so off that it was almost impossible to read. The pages were out of order and made no sense to me. I’m sure the content was really knowledgeable (hence the two stars), but this book was a no-go for me.

This book does an EXCELLENT job at describing 44 DIFFERENT women in politics.

Each person's description is not long. It's not a comprehensive narrative of each person's history. Instead, it breaks down very concisely who the woman is, what they stand for, their achievements, and then their best quotes. All while going through the history of women in politics. I cannot RAVE about this book enough. Everyone should read it and read what women in politics go through, but more importantly read it for hope. The most important thing about this book is that it doesn't restrict the bios to American women. Instead, it shows women's potential from examples across the world who are currently or recently held office, giving a perfect list of women who are changing the world.

The bottom line of this book is that it gave me hope. Hope for this next election cycle, hope that women will be fairly represented in my life time, hope that this country and world will change. Hope is what we need right now. In a country fueled by hate, this book comes at the perfect time.

I got this ebook from NetGalley release date September 1st.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the layout and the illustrations.
I enjoyed the variety of women and that different women were mentioned including those who may not always be seen in a favourable light.
A 4 star read for me!

I loved this! I will definitely be buying this when it is published. It covers women changing the landscape of politics on a global level, as well as just in America. I loved the list of LGBTQ+ women, the list of judges, and the list of first ladies. It was short and to the point for each woman and I just really appreciated it. I do think more conservative women could've been mentioned, especially ones who are on the national level who you hear about frequently but maybe that can come in book two!