★ "A lyrical, spirited picture book that takes the old 'yo’ mama' joke and cracks, snaps, and pops it into an ode to motherhood. Using a vibrant tattoo motif, colorful, joy-infused artwork, and playful, melodic words, Ramos and Alcántara’s winning picture book celebrates motherhood at its most inspirational.... Ramos conjures jubilant scene after scene with deft language and sprinkles of Spanish, and this tale’s more sublime moments ('Your Mama a Brainiac—mo’ betta than any app') simply shine. Similarly, Alcántara’s art represents motherhood as a model of ideals and mind spun for modern times, both indebted to and limited by the specific type of mother of color depicted here. Overall, it’s a celebration that’s invaluable and needed."
–Kirkus, STARRED review
★ “This snappy tribute celebrates the fierce awesomeness of sweet, strong, funny, woke, brainiac mamas. Using rhythmic stanzas that swing...the bright, vibrant illustrations, with text in a playful retro-tattoo style, pop off the pages....This joyous celebration makes a perfect read-aloud for Mother's Day—and every day.” –Booklist, STARRED review
★ “In a glowing tribute to mothers...this mama brings verve to everything she does…. An essential purchase, this contemporary high-spirited salute to motherhood is a warm and welcoming valentine to family and love.” –School Library Journal, STARRED review