Episode: Ep92: Episode 91: George & Lumberjanes

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Ep92: Episode 91: George & Lumberjanes

1 - Episode 91: George & Lumberjanes

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Published at: 12/17/2015

Author: Literary Disco

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We continue our discussion with New York Public librarian Gwen, who recommended two books for us to read and discuss. Both are aimed at a younger audience but with an eye to gender and identity. George, by Alex Gino, is a coming of age story set in your typical American school and family. It just so happens our protagonist is a girl that everyone keeps assuming is a boy. Gino tackles a difficult subject in a direct and personal way, and we discuss the hurdles that may face a transgender novel written for middle-grade readers. The graphic novel Lumberjanes is similar only in that it defies gender expectations. Without ever being โ€œissueโ€ driven, this fun, adventurous, and beautifully drawn series of comics completely won us over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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