Thursday, April 18, 2013

Roland Humphrey is Wearing a WHAT?

Roland Humphrey is Wearing a WHAT? 
by Eileen Kiernan-Johnson 
illus. by Katrina Revenaugh 
Language: English 
Huntley Rahara Press, 2013 
40 p. : col. ill. 
ISBN: 9780615666556; 0615666558 
Summary: Roland Humphrey is Wearing a WHAT? is the story of a little boy's quest to be his authentic self, dressed in pink and festooned with sparkles, in a world that frowns upon boys who like "girly" things. Roland sees girls at his school dress in a rainbow of hues and is confused by the "rules" limiting what boys can choose; he doesn't understand why girls can like sports and ballet, but for boys there's just one way. Written in verse, Roland Humphrey is Wearing WHAT? playfully raises important questions about gender norms, acceptance, and friendship. 
Web site: http://rolandhumphrey.com/ 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Roland-Humphrey-Wearing-Eileen-Kiernan-Johnson/dp/0615666558

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