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Update to popular kids' book list
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Hi Reader, For years, one of my most popular blog posts has been Children's Books that Defy Gender Stereotypes. It's full of recommended reads for ages 3 to 14, with plenty of picture books, graphic novels, and chapter books. I've just updated this post - since it clearly fills a need for folks - with 11 more books that can expand kids' ideas about what it means to be masculine or feminine. Head to the updated booklist to find these reads (and more!) 🚀 A true story about a Black girl who got her engineering start fixing her family's toaster and went on to fix a major flaw in the Saturn V rocket. 👨🏽🍼My favorite picture book about fathers, with stunning illustrations that emphasize compassion, gentleness, and justice seeking. 🪆A short but powerful chapter book about a boy who is drawn to beautifully dressed dolls in a small Honduran shop window. 💪🏽 A picture book account of a Native Hawaiian girl who's determined to break gender barriers by becoming a hula warrior.
Happy reading, Rebekah P.S. Speaking of great children's books, if you missed my announcement last week, my 2026 Anti-Bias Children's Book Calendar is now available! Rebekah Gienapp (she/her/hers) | rebekahgienapp.com | Connect on Instagram | Coffees for Gaza | |
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