Book of the Week: Sex & Gender Issue Special
Yoon, the star of Hyun Young Lee’s new book Something for School, is a sweet little girl whose first day of kindergarten goes horribly wrong when she’s mistaken for a boy. In a panic, Yoon looks for something in her house to distinguish her as a girl, and finally settles on her older sister’s flowery headband, which hides her short hair. She has a fantastic day in her new femme gear — but when Yoon’s sister wants her stuff back, will her friends be confused all over again? This South Korean picture book offers a quietly progressive twist on the first-day-of-kindergarten genre (see some other examples here) and will serve as a great reminder that kids should be open to new friends and new experiences come September. — Gwynne Watkins
Something for School (Kane Miller, Sept 1 2008) is available for $12.44 as a pre-order on Amazon.
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Thank you for the link. Kane Miller books are so terrific and I love the fact that they feature books from authors all over the world.