Did I pick out this book on Netgalley in large part because Suni Lee is portrayed on the cover? Yes, but I am so glad I decided to learn about the 40 incredible Asian Women portrayed in Nina Mata's book.

The book is best suited for a younger reader, but my desire to learn about influential women won out. Girls to the Front showcases various Asian women across time in a variety of different fields. I knew about a few of them, but I'd say at least 80% I didn't. I appreciate the author taking the time to make sure these ladies are learned about!

This is an excellent collection of a diverse array of Asian American women whose families originate from many different countries and who have many different kinds of careers. The illustrations are colorful, lively, and beautiful.

Nina Mata started portraying Asian women when violence was targeted at some Asian women with the covid pandemic. The cadence of the book is perfect, a beautiful drawing of the featured woman and then a page or so of their major accomplishments.

I really enjoyed this book (and I'm nearly 60). Beautiful and informational. My sister-in-law is Filippino and my niece is 8.

Readers will meet: Mary Tape · Umpeylia “Sugar Pie” DeSanto · Susan Ahn Cuddy · Sunisa “Suni” Lee · Zarina Hashmi · Cristeta Comerford · Anna May Wong · Grace Lee Boggs · Christine Ha · Kimora Lee Simmons · Vicki Manalo Draves · Amy Tan · Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu · Tammy Duckworth · Lucy Liu · Gyo Fujikawa · Kalpana Chawla · Helen Zia · Ny Sou Okon · Vera Wang · Geena Rocero · Patsy Mink · Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.) · Dr. Erika Lee · Chloe Kim · Margaret Cho · Maya Lin · Yuri Kochiyama · Kristi Yamaguchi · Tye Leung Schulze · Ali Wong · Dr. Kazue Togasaki · Merritt Moore · Nicole Ponseca · Miyoshi Umeki · Joy Cho · Dorothy Toy · Ruby Ibarra · Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee · Kamala Harris

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins Publishing for approving my request to read the advance review copy of Girls to the Front - 40 Asian American Women Who Blazed a Trail by Niña Mata in exchange for an honest review.

96 pages. Publication date is Jan 28, 2025.