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Re: Cross Dressing as Girls
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From: Elisa Gall <elisamcclain_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 07 May 2014 20:34:11 -0500
I'm a big fan of
*Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, A Civil War Hero* by Marissa Moss (illus. John Hendrix). Edmonds was living as a man (Frank Thompson) long before he enrolled in the Union army, and later married a man and lived publicly as a female veteran. Moss explains these facts in a gripping but matter-of-fact narrative, and Hendrix's illustrations showcase nothing less than a strong, brave hero. The story is about a spy who just happens to be genderfluid-Sarah/Frank's gender identity is not the main conflict. In my experience, books like this open the doors for discussions about the gender spectrum and societal norms in general, and can help to build inclusivity in communities and classrooms.
-Elisa
Elisa Gall LS Librarian Latin School of Chicago 312.582.6294
I have a hard time thinking of picture books where the focus is a girl rebelling against gender roles imposed by society or questioning the gender that they have been assigned. I do know a few that question or fight how girls are "supposed to" dress & behave: Princess Pigsty, Princess Knight & Pirate Girl. All three are by Cornelia Funke.
A few chapter books come to mind such as Marty McGuire and Rickshaw Girl too though there are more. I think Julie and Paul have hit it though that a situation like that is somehow more acceptable in mainstream U.S. society so authors may not find that enough of a conflict.
Date: Wed, 07 May 2014 20:34:11 -0500
I'm a big fan of
*Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, A Civil War Hero* by Marissa Moss (illus. John Hendrix). Edmonds was living as a man (Frank Thompson) long before he enrolled in the Union army, and later married a man and lived publicly as a female veteran. Moss explains these facts in a gripping but matter-of-fact narrative, and Hendrix's illustrations showcase nothing less than a strong, brave hero. The story is about a spy who just happens to be genderfluid-Sarah/Frank's gender identity is not the main conflict. In my experience, books like this open the doors for discussions about the gender spectrum and societal norms in general, and can help to build inclusivity in communities and classrooms.
-Elisa
Elisa Gall LS Librarian Latin School of Chicago 312.582.6294
I have a hard time thinking of picture books where the focus is a girl rebelling against gender roles imposed by society or questioning the gender that they have been assigned. I do know a few that question or fight how girls are "supposed to" dress & behave: Princess Pigsty, Princess Knight & Pirate Girl. All three are by Cornelia Funke.
A few chapter books come to mind such as Marty McGuire and Rickshaw Girl too though there are more. I think Julie and Paul have hit it though that a situation like that is somehow more acceptable in mainstream U.S. society so authors may not find that enough of a conflict.
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Received on Wed 07 May 2014 08:35:56 PM CDT
