Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara's series of "Little People, Big Dreams" has earned its ranking as one of the best and most requested picture book series I sell-- and this title more than lived up to that standard! I love the way that the book will guide children through RuPaul's journey in a way that will start an abundance of discussion, and pique further curiosity! The art style was fabulous, bursting with acceptance, and will make kids want to discover how being themselves makes them stand out in the world. I also love the way there is further information illustrated in a timeline at the back of the book, for kids who want to learn more specifics about RuPaul. This book was excellent, and I can't wait to see what's next from this author!

RuPaul is an inspiring story of love, finding yourself and acceptance. That whatever we decide to be, people who love us will accept us no matter what. By expressing himself, RuPaul was able to share his talent to people around him and inspire others to be comfortable and proud to express themselves! Amazing journey! Inspiring story!

"Don't ever think we are born just to fit in a box, we are born to stand out."- RuPaul

The Little People, Big Dreams series is an outstanding collection of biographies for children and their new RuPaul book is a fabulous addition. Spotlighting RuPaul diversifies the series and gives a voice to a powerful LGBTQ+ icon. Sharing this book with kids helps teach them to celebrate what makes them unique and to accept others who don't "fit in a box". In addition to the powerful message, the book has beautiful, colorful images that children will love.

RuPaul
Little People Big Dreams

I Picked Up This Book Because: I am a huge fan of Ru.

Media Type: Digital
Source: Netgalley
Dates Read: 4/26/21
Stars: 3 Stars


The Story:

As a fan this book did not present any new knowledge for me however I found it very cute and think it would be excellent for small children. Especially those who may feel like they are different. One of the things I love about RuPaul is his commitment to celebrate who you are and love yourself and this book upholds that ideal.


The Random Thoughts:

The illustrations in this book are beautiful, I love all the vibrant colors! I knew who Ru Paul was but didn’t know their story. I like that this book is a simple way of telling a much deeper story. I would love to read more about Ru Paul and find out what happened in the years between school and becoming a success, but for children, this is perfect.

It was decent. Showcases a very nice “be yourself” message for kids. And simplifies drag culture. The illustrations were a good style, simple and colourful to match the story

What a fun book for children about RuPaul! I loved the colorful illustrations and the author does a great job of succinctly summarizing his life and impact. We meet Ru as a child who loves expressing themselves through clothing. I loved learning about his life and his rise to fame and inspiring others. This would be excellent for a child who is artistic, but feels like they don't quite belong. I think parents who are fans will enjoy reading this one to their kids!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this ARC.

‘Do what feels right to you … and love yourself for who you are.’

I really liked the concept of this! Showing young kids that it's okay to follow their heart towards whatever future they want is lovely. I've never watched RuPaul's show, but I thought this would be a cute little introduction to it!

It was definitely a sweet little story with fun artwork, but I would have preferred a bit more of an explanation given between the time jumps, as each page seemed like a ten year jump in time for RuPaul, which is grand if you know him from his show, but I felt a little lost and would've preferred a bit more detail.

Overall very cute book, I just would have preferred a few extra pages between the time jumps!

A wonderful addition to this series, and a great lesson for kids. I could see this being a wonderful starting point for discussions and helping kids of all ages learn about being their own unique self. Excellent addition to any diverse bookshelf!

I love the Little People Big Dreams series. I would buy every single book. They are so well done. This one focuses on RuPaul and is a total delight. The illustrations are the most beautiful from this entire series I think. The story is full of hope and age-appropriate. If you love RuPaul, you will LOVE this little book for your little one!

The publisher made a copy of this book available for review via Netgalley. This is my honest opinion.

Rupaul is the newest lead in this latest edition of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This series is such a delight and the perfect way to educate not just kids but everyone about historic and cultural icons.

Rupaul is an American drag queen, actor, model, singer, songwriter, and television personality. As a fan of Rupaul's drag race, this book was an excellent way to see Rupaul's beginnings in San Diego. This book explores Rupaul moving to New York at 21 and performing in drag with Lady Bunny to releasing "Covergirl" and Rupaul's work on TV as a host.

Wednesday Holmes illustrates this installment and does an amazing job. Holmes' art style was so captivating and her art definitely further helped tell Rupaul's story. I love collecting these books and am so thrilled to add this one to the rest of my collection.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

This is such a vibrant book filled with creativity, passion and the power of embracing who you are no matter what people think! Such an important message to give to children everywhere.

The beautiful cover of this book immediately tells the reader much that they will discover in its pages about Ru Paul. Kids learn that, as a child, Ru Paul found joy wearing what were traditionally called women’s clothing. Ru Paul knew that this was okay, that it was possible to be one’s unique self. Ru Paul’s mom expressed this well. She told a young Ru Paul that she believed in the importance of Ru Paul knowing and loving the person inside. This is how Ru Paul lived.

That is the message of this book, and it is one for all children. It will be empowering to those who feel “different” and equally important for those who could benefit from gently learning that it is important to accept others as they are. Readers will learn about how Ru Paul grew up to make a difference.

This title is an excellent addition to this series. It comes highly recommended.

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

Normally, I have nothing but praise for Little People Big Dream books. I love how the author writes about so many famous people, living or dead, who have done extraordinary things with their lives. And true all of them are simplified, as these are picture books, but this one seemed more simplified than most.

Ru Paul is kicked out of school, starts a band, and then hits it big as a Drag Queen, and then the rest of the book is about how successful he is, and how he has helped others, and that is it.

We know there were struggles, but they get glossed over, and his fame seems immediate, which Im sure it wasn't.

Still, I give it chops for writing so gently about dressing in drag, and how normal the books makes it seem, which is right.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

I usually love this series, and I respect what RuPaul has done for drag culture, but this story felt really disjointed? The first pages in particular felt like there were pages in between missing.

RuPaul is another charming addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This time, the spotlight is on RuPaul, the inspiring performer who has risen to fame as a supermodel and television star. The story of little Ru's aspirations and ultimate rise to fame are perfectly complemented by beautiful and colourful illustrations. This is a truly inspiring series that is sure to be enjoyed by anyone, at any age. I highly recommend acquainting yourself with these wonderful books.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for an ARC.

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.
This little book here is all about RuPaul, who is such a well-known person for everything he does with his show RuPaul's drag race. RuPaul is truly himself and doesn't hold back and I believe this is something we should all strive for. The message is clear and the last words of this story perfectly express it: Don't ever think we are born just to fit in a box, we are born to stand out.