Sadie and Amira are two princesses with very different ways of being in the world. Their friendship is special because those differences bring out the best in each other. Writer and illustrator Katie O'Neill has created a kind and thoughtful tale about friendship and the roles we are born into differing from the ones we often discover for ourselves in the wild country of life in relationship. This graphic novel playfully challenges stereotypes, drawing soft, round, and feisty characters as full of potential and unpredictability as the growing imagination is in the mind of a middle schooler. For those who love change by way of kindness, beauty, and good humor, this book will not disappoint.
For the Toolkit:
This would be a great text to begin discussions about gender stereotypes in the classroom setting or in a book club.
It would also serve as a great story for children on the autism spectrum. The exaggerated emotions drawn by O'Niel and her slight nod to anime style writing, can be an aid to children who have a hard time reading subtle facial gestures and nuanced text.
Finally, Princess Princess would be a great addition to any classroom or public library that is looking to add as much diversity as possible to its' shelves. The library truly committed to serving the public is interested in providing every kind of story for every kind of child.
This would be a great text to begin discussions about gender stereotypes in the classroom setting or in a book club.
It would also serve as a great story for children on the autism spectrum. The exaggerated emotions drawn by O'Niel and her slight nod to anime style writing, can be an aid to children who have a hard time reading subtle facial gestures and nuanced text.
Finally, Princess Princess would be a great addition to any classroom or public library that is looking to add as much diversity as possible to its' shelves. The library truly committed to serving the public is interested in providing every kind of story for every kind of child.
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