Review of Mrs. White's Sub Snips
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Review of Mrs. White's Sub Snips
[Following is a volunteer review of "Mrs. White's Sub Snips" by Laura Moss White.]
It’s tough being a teacher these days, and it’s even tougher for substitute teachers. From rebuffing the advances of flirting co-workers to dealing with tyrannical principals, Mrs. White’s Sub Snips by Laura Moss White explores the challenges of being a “sub” in this hilarious comic book. These cartoon drawings really drive home the message in a blunt and succinct manner. Of course, teaching is supposed to be centered around the best interests of the students and their educational performance, but there is also a lot of drama that takes place behind the scenes. Without substitute teachers to fill in when permanent teachers are absent, I can only imagine the chaos that would ensue in schools around the world!
The cover features one of the black-and-white comics. In this image, two female teachers fawn over a handsome male co-worker. All of the illustrations were drawn by Caitlin Skaalrud. With only sixty-three pages, the book is quite brief. Each page contains one illustrated panel, depicting the characters’ funny interactions and witty remarks. There is a bit of suggestive humor, but there is no violence or religious content.
I like the simple illustrations and the suggestion that the author made about it functioning as a coloring book. I like the believable – and sometimes exaggerated – portrayal of scenarios that occur when working at a school. Most of us can empathize with the teachers as they handle unruly children, snobby administrative staff, and angry bosses. In particular, these comics also emphasize how underappreciated substitute teachers are. I’m glad I got to see things from their perspective for a change because they are often treated with less respect than their peers.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. I only have one suggestion. I felt that, in addition to the comics, the author could have included a few stories about her experiences to add more context to the images and speech bubbles. Otherwise, the book is flawless. I also did not find any errors in the text.
So, Mrs. White’s Sub Snips by Laura Moss White has earned a perfect rating of five out of five stars. With its light-hearted approach to important topics, this book entertains while also providing food for thought. Comic book fans, educators, and even parents will appreciate this compilation of funny sketches. I certainly enjoyed it!
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Mrs. White's Sub Snips
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It’s tough being a teacher these days, and it’s even tougher for substitute teachers. From rebuffing the advances of flirting co-workers to dealing with tyrannical principals, Mrs. White’s Sub Snips by Laura Moss White explores the challenges of being a “sub” in this hilarious comic book. These cartoon drawings really drive home the message in a blunt and succinct manner. Of course, teaching is supposed to be centered around the best interests of the students and their educational performance, but there is also a lot of drama that takes place behind the scenes. Without substitute teachers to fill in when permanent teachers are absent, I can only imagine the chaos that would ensue in schools around the world!
The cover features one of the black-and-white comics. In this image, two female teachers fawn over a handsome male co-worker. All of the illustrations were drawn by Caitlin Skaalrud. With only sixty-three pages, the book is quite brief. Each page contains one illustrated panel, depicting the characters’ funny interactions and witty remarks. There is a bit of suggestive humor, but there is no violence or religious content.
I like the simple illustrations and the suggestion that the author made about it functioning as a coloring book. I like the believable – and sometimes exaggerated – portrayal of scenarios that occur when working at a school. Most of us can empathize with the teachers as they handle unruly children, snobby administrative staff, and angry bosses. In particular, these comics also emphasize how underappreciated substitute teachers are. I’m glad I got to see things from their perspective for a change because they are often treated with less respect than their peers.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. I only have one suggestion. I felt that, in addition to the comics, the author could have included a few stories about her experiences to add more context to the images and speech bubbles. Otherwise, the book is flawless. I also did not find any errors in the text.
So, Mrs. White’s Sub Snips by Laura Moss White has earned a perfect rating of five out of five stars. With its light-hearted approach to important topics, this book entertains while also providing food for thought. Comic book fans, educators, and even parents will appreciate this compilation of funny sketches. I certainly enjoyed it!
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Mrs. White's Sub Snips
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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