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rereader33's review
5.0
2023 September Reading Challenge
Prompt: read a banned book
So I couldn't find a clear explanation as to why this was banned, but from what I can glean this was banned for "promoting sexual identity and teaching controversial topics".
Also, a teacher got fired for reading this.
Which is dumb and I hope the rest of the internet can agree on. And if you don't and you think this book should be banned, you're wrong, you're ignorant, and you need to re-evaluate your life choices.
This is a book about accepting who you are and understanding that you are not beholden to gender binary nonsense. You should be free to enjoy and express yourself however way you want and others can stuff it if they don't like it. It is positive, it is important, and it is very charming. Be who you want to be, live they way you want to live, and enjoy what you want to enjoy. Its that simple.
Prompt: read a banned book
So I couldn't find a clear explanation as to why this was banned, but from what I can glean this was banned for "promoting sexual identity and teaching controversial topics".
Also, a teacher got fired for reading this.
Which is dumb and I hope the rest of the internet can agree on. And if you don't and you think this book should be banned, you're wrong, you're ignorant, and you need to re-evaluate your life choices.
This is a book about accepting who you are and understanding that you are not beholden to gender binary nonsense. You should be free to enjoy and express yourself however way you want and others can stuff it if they don't like it. It is positive, it is important, and it is very charming. Be who you want to be, live they way you want to live, and enjoy what you want to enjoy. Its that simple.
_lish_'s review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
therealbel's review
5.0
Phenomenal picture book, a must for all children. And a lots of adults too. Gender explanation in simple, succinct, beautiful form. Tremendous.
queerpoetssociety_'s review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
epatrickmaddox's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
melodyseestrees's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5