The illustrations are beautifully done, completely unique and created by over 30 different illustrators. Whether good or bad, the relationships between sisters is often complex and make for utterly compelling biographies and stories to share. Authors, Olivia and Katie, have great reason for creating this book- they are sisters themselves! While some sisters through history made positive change and impact, others were more widely known for their destruction and hatred for each other.

Cleopatra and Arsinoe feature as do Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, which seems ideal for this jubilee year. The Book of Sisters, Biographies of Incredible Siblings through History by Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson, Published by Neon Squid Neon Squid is a new non-fiction imprint from Macmillan and their first titles are proof that they have a lot to offer! With a focus on sisters, this book introduces the reader to world famous sisters from across history and around the world. The illustrated portraits of each person are exceptional and allow readers a chance to envisage people from the past more clearly. What I gained was immeasurable knowledge about impressive men and women from a culture and religion with a long history. I knew that these were not just people they admired but people who had made positive change or broken a barrier in their time. The authors had strict criteria during their research for who would make the book and knowing this lends a gravitas to their choices. This book is celebration of Muslims across history and the Middle East, from scientists, philosophers and warriors to poets and activists. Check these books out to meet some new and inspirational people! The Wonders We Seek, Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World by Saadia Faruqi, Aneesa Mumtaz and Saffa Khan, Published by Quill Tree Books I will read anything written by Saadia Faruqi as I admire her style, knowledge and understanding of the world. Whether you discover a new person to admire, a fun fact about someone from history or meet someone who inspires you, biographies can introduce readers to some impressive people! The four books in this post will take readers on a journey through the reign of Queen Elizabeth and through well known myths and legends.

The Wonders We Seek by Saffa Khan