Review of Mrs. White's Sub Snips

[Jaituni Sanghavi]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Mrs. White's Sub Snips" by Laura Moss White.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Alright, let's talk about substitute teachers—the unsung heroes of the classroom hustle. They're like the pinch-hitters of education, stepping up to the plate when the main teacher takes a breather. But here's the kicker: they're like the ninja warriors of education, silently doing their thing without getting the recognition they deserve. It's like they're the backup dancers in a blockbuster movie, grooving to the rhythm but never getting the spotlight. We all know they're the glue holding the classroom together, but do they get a shout-out? Nah! It's a bittersweet gig, you know? They bring the vibes and keep things rolling, but when it's time for applause, it's like crickets in there. But why am I talking about substitute teachers today?

Well, it’s because I just happened to read this wonderful graphic novel titled Mrs. White's Sub Snips by Laura Moss White, where ‘Sub’ is short for substitutes and ‘Snips’ is short for snapshots. In this short and humorously illustrated book, the author, who has herself been a ‘Sub’ for 15 years, shares her real-life experiences of being a ‘Sub’ and how stressful and taxing it can get.

The illustrations depict the various ordeals these substitute teachers have to go through, like being looked down upon by the permanent teachers, being mocked by students, being a victim to regular insults by nearly everyone who has power or authority in the school, and sometimes even being teased by fellow ‘Subs.’

These illustrations are all in black and white, but they’re just wonderful and convey the message so beautifully. While the instances depicted in the illustration will make you chuckle a little, they’ll make you teary-eyed as well, and that’s because the author has managed to show us a picture of the things that happen at the backend that no one gives a damn about. These wonderful substitutes give in everything they have in them only to be trolled, insulted, and not valued enough by literally anybody. This is so sad and heartbreaking, but at the same time a wake-up call for those who indulge in such behavior.

I absolutely loved this graphic novel for the message it conveys. Moreover, the idea of presenting such a topic in an illustrated form is commendable. The author has done a spectacular job at it, and I have no reason to dislike anything about the book. The book has also been exceptionally edited. Thus, I wholeheartedly rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

I believe that Mrs. White's Sub Snips is a graphic novel that everyone should read.

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Mrs. White's Sub Snips
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[Mari Thompson]

Substitute teachers are the forgotten ones in education. This looks like a great book. Thanks for the great review and recommendation.

[Jaituni Sanghavi]

Substitute teachers are the forgotten ones in education. This looks like a great book. Thanks for the great review and recommendation.

It was an amazing book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!