Theme: Gender

Munschworks: The First Munsch Collection

By Book Importer | Published: April 30, 2011

What makes Robert Munsch’s stories so popular? They’re contemporary and zany, reflecting “a jaunty belief in the power of children…” says Horn Book Magazine. This first best-of collection features five all-time favorites:David’s FatherThe Fire StationI Have to Go!The Paper Bag PrincessThomas’ SnowsuitMichael Martchenko’s exuberant artwork has been re-sized for this new format.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Short Stories » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Perfume of Memory

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

When a disgruntled Grand Vizier causes the queen and her subjects to lose their memories, a perfume-maker named Rose helps them remember with the evocative scents she creates.

Descriptors: Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Firefly Letters

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

A stunning novel in verse by a Newbery Honor-winning author paints a portrait of early women’s right pioneer Frederika Bremer and the journey to Cuba that transformed her life. See the review at WOW Review, Volume 3, Issue 1

Descriptors: Caribbean, Cuba, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Chu Ju’s House

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: November 2, 2009

When a girl is born to Chu Ju’s family, it is quickly determined that the baby must be sent away. After all, the law states that a family may have only two children, and tradition dictates that every family should have a boy. To make room for one, this girl will have to go. Fourteen-year-old [...]

Descriptors: China, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: » Leave a comment

Sondok: Princess of the Moon and Stars, Korea, A.D. 595 (The Royal Diaries)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

During the seventh-century, the land which is now Korea was fraught with political and religious intrigue. The country was split into Three Kingdoms, each fighting for supremacy: Silla, Koguryo, and Paekche. Besides the warring kingdoms, there are three religions in conflict: Shamanism, the ancient female-dominated faith wherein Shamanist priestesses wield great power at court, foretelling [...]

Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Korea » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Elena’s Serenade (Americas Award For Children’s And Young Adult Literature. Commended (Awards)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Who ever heard of a girl glassblower?In Mexico, where the sun is called el sol and the moon is called la luna, a little girl called Elena wants to blow into a long pipe…and make bottles appear, like magic.But girls can’t be glassblowers. Or can they?Join Elena on her fantastic journey to Monterrey — home [...]

Descriptors: Fantasy, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » 2 Comments

Fiesta Feminina: Celebrating Women in Mexican Folktale

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Deep in the lush Mexican forests, amidst the tall mountains and the rushing rivers, dwells a great goddess. Her broad torso bends to form the sky and her legs rise to become the valleys and deserts. She is the earth, the land of Mexico, and if you listen closely, you will hear her calling “tengo [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mexico » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment