BOOK REVIEW
Book Title: Mommy is a Project Manager
Author: Mei Lin
Publisher: FNova Publishing LLC
List Price: $ 19.99
Format: Hard Cover
Publication Date: October 2019
ISBN: 978-1951486006
Reviewer: Sunil Kumar Suvvari
Review Date: February 2026
Introduction
Mommy Is a Project Manager by Mei Y Lin is a sweet and thoughtful children’s book. It shows what a project manager does, but in a way kids can understand. The sentences are short. The ideas are simple. Through everyday moments, we see that mommy works hard, wears many hats, and solves big problems. But most of all, she loves her child.
Overview of Book’s Structure
The book follows a simple and easy pattern. Each page introduces one project management idea, like managing tasks or handling risks. Then it connects that idea to something a child understands, like toys, playtime, or bedtime.
The story moves smoothly between mommy’s work life and home life. One page shows her leading projects. The next shows her hugging, playing, or caring. This steady rhythm makes the book feel warm and balanced, not too serious, and never too technical.
Highlights
One of the best parts of this book is how it makes big work ideas feel small and easy. Things like risks, budgets, and planning are shown in fun, everyday moments. It feels light and sweet. And through it all, you clearly see that mommy can be strong at work and still full of love at home.
Highlights: What I liked!
I loved how creative and heartfelt this book feels. It made me smile. The way it connects project management to everyday family life is clever but still simple. Most of all, I liked how it celebrates strong, hardworking moms without losing the warmth and love.
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How to cite this work: Suvvari, S. K. (2025). Mommy is a Project Manager, book review, PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue IV, April. Available online at https://pmworldjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pmwj163-Apr2026-Suvvari-Mommy-is-a-project-manager-book-review.pdf
About the Reviewer
Sunil Kumar Suvvari
Texas, USA
Sunil Kumar Suvvari is an accomplished Agile leader, researcher, and advocate for web accessibility, with over 15 years of extensive experience in coaching, training, and empowering Agile teams. His expertise spans Agile Project Management, Product Management, Evidence-Based Management, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Universal Designs, and fostering inclusive cultures. Sunil has authored and co-authored more than 20 extensively researched articles published in reputed international journals, along with three influential books focusing on Project Management and Agile methodologies.
Sunil currently serves as a distinguished reviewer for numerous prestigious publications such as Springer, Elsevier, Sage Publications and international conferences. His reviewer contributions include roles with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), IEEE International Conferences. editorial teams for journals such as the Journal of Advanced Management Studies, and International Journal of Science and Research.
Beyond reviewing, Sunil served as a judge and evaluator for global awards and competitions in business intelligence, accessibility innovation, and coding—including the CODiE Awards, tech hackathons, and leadership challenges.
A sought-after speaker, Sunil has delivered keynote speeches and expert talks at leading professional bodies such as PMI (Project Management Institute), IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), International Association of Project Managers (IAPM) and Agile New England, sharing practical insights on accessibility, empathy-driven design, and Agile leadership.
Sunil holds advanced professional certifications, including Professional Scrum Master III, Certified SAFe Practice Consultant, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Certified Professional Scrum Product Owner II, among others.
His global mentoring efforts have supported and guided over 1,000 professionals across 24 countries, helping emerging leaders build inclusive, agile careers. Notably, Sunil has empowered more than 100 homemakers to transition into IT leadership roles through personalized mentoring, training, and coaching.
In 2025, he was honored with the Global Leader in Tech for Good Award for his transformative contributions to accessibility, inclusion, and universal design. His mission is to ensure that innovation leaves no one behind and that accessibility is recognized not as an afterthought, but as a catalyst for meaningful progress.
Sunil can be contacted at suvvarisunilkumar@ieee.org
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