BEYONCÉ: SHINE YOUR LIGHT Book Review
This dazzling picture book biography is the perfect read for everyone ready to get in touch with and shine their inner light like Beyoncé.
BEYONCÉ: SHINE YOUR LIGHT
BONUS GIVEAWAY: Scroll to the end to win a copy of this book.
The story begins with Beyoncé’s childhood where she was shy and reserved. It reminds me so much of some of the kids in my daughter’s choir. At school they are almost always shy and quiet. However, when they get a microphone in their hand and start dancing on the stage, they become bold and confident.
Beyoncé was quiet.
A push-an-empty-swing kind of quiet.
That’s how most of the world saw her, until . . .
one teacher looked closer.
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— Bethany M. Edwards (@biracialbookwrm) June 6, 2019
Teachers Can Make All the Difference
Like Beyoncé, it takes a teacher or an adult who finds their light and then endlessly encourages them to keep going. Finding what makes each individual child shine is paramount to building enough self-confidence to them to be their best selves.
Furthermore, I love how the story shows what a difference it makes when you surround yourself with positivity. Every girl with a supportive sisterhood that believes in you and celebrates your accomplishments is unstoppable.
Onstage, Beyoncé became a different person.
Dazzling!
Confident
Bold
This was where she belonged.
Why Financial Literacy is So Important
My oldest was SHOCKED when not once, but twice referred to “paying the bills.” Diverse children’s books about financial literacy are far and few between, but to highlight financial responsibility first in a story of hard work and determination seamlessly; it was a delight.
My 8-year-old daughter took notice immediately as well. Her comment as we read aloud, “Mama, Beyoncé doesn’t work for free, just like you told me not to do.” A book about Black woman taking care of business and knowing her worth is a book that needs to be on your shelf.
The illustrations in this book are as glamorous and beautiful as Beyoncé herself. The details are going to be a delight for kids. For example, the leotard is textured on the cover of the book.
Find Your Voice
Readers whether they listen to Beyoncé’s music or not will love discovering how Beyoncé learns how to use her voice and become a powerful force for helping others find their voice as well. Through struggle and persistence and through trials and triumphs, children can learn to shine their light like Beyoncé.
Giveaway
I have a copy of this book for one lucky winner. Enter to win BEYONCÉ: SHINE YOUR LIGHT on Instagram by 7pm on June 7th HERE.
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