Shaking Things Up - Hardcover

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"Each poem and illustration shines with a personality all its own.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

“This book has definitely made an impact on my life.” —Kitt Shapiro, daughter of Eartha Kitt

Fresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women—each paired with a noteworthy female artist—to the next generation of activists, trailblazers, and rabble-rousers.

From the award-winning author of Ada’s Violin and Lifeboat 12, Susan Hood, this is a poetic and visual celebration of persistent women throughout history.

In this book of poems, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric fossil. You’ll meet Ruby Bridges, the brave six-year-old who helped end segregation in the South. And Maya Lin, who at twenty-one won a competition to create a war memorial, and then had to appear before Congress to defend her right to create.

And those are just a few of the young women included in this book. Readers will also hear about Molly Williams, Annette Kellerman, Nellie Bly, Pura Belpré, Frida Kahlo, Jacqueline and Eileen Nearne, Frances Moore Lappé, Mae Jemison, Angela Zhang, and Malala Yousafzai—all whose stories will enthrall and inspire. This poetry collection was written, illustrated, edited, and designed by women and includes an author’s note, a timeline, and additional resources.

With artwork by award-winning and bestselling artists including Selina Alko, Sophie Blackall, Lisa Brown, Hadley Hooper, Emily Winfield Martin, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Sara Palacios, LeUyen Pham, Erin Robinson, Isabel Roxas, Shadra Strickland, and Melissa Sweet.

Details:

  • Hardcover
  • By: Susan Hood
  • Illustrated by: Sophie Blackall
  • Published by: HarperCollins
  • Published date: January 23, 2018
  • Dimensions: 8 x 11 in
  • Pages: 40
  • Age: 4 to 8
Why we love it

Shake up the story! – a fun picture book where a curious human and a cheeky animal friend literally shake everything from puddles to planets, sparking giggles and big imagination play.

All about energy – rhythmic text and lively art make abstract science ideas like motion and force feel like silly, wiggly fun for kids.

Perfect for curious minds – hardcover format and playful action scenes make it great for read‑alouds, shared laughs, and questions like “What else can we shake up?”

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