This Book Is Not for You!
This Book Is Not for You! by Shannon Hale, published by Penguin on April 19, 2022, is a vibrant picture book that humorously challenges traditional gender stereotypes in literature. With 40 pages of engaging illustrations by Tracy Subisak, the story follows Stanley, who is excited for bookmobile day but faces an unexpected hurdle when the book man refuses to lend him a story featuring a girl. The narrative unfolds as Stanley learns to assert his desires and encourages others to explore a wider range of stories.
Readers will find a playful exploration of themes related to gender and reading preferences, as Stanley’s journey inspires various characters, including cats, robots, and goats, to embrace books beyond their typical choices. This edition, written in English, invites young readers to celebrate the joy of reading without the constraints of gendered labels, emphasizing that stories are for everyone. The book’s whimsical approach encourages children to discover the pleasure of diverse narratives and the importance of speaking up for their interests.
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From New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor–winning author Shannon Hale and award-winning illustrator Tracy Subisak, comes a zany picture book that pokes fun at overly gendered notions of “boy books” and “girl books” and celebrates the pleasure of a good book.
Stanley’s thrilled for bookmobile day—until the old man at the window refuses to lend him the story he wants, all because it features a girl. “Girl books” are only for girls, the book man insists, just like cat books are only for cats and robot books are only for robots. But when a dinosaur arrives at the bookmobile and successfully demands a book about ponies, Stanley musters the courage to ask for the tale he really wants—about a girl adventurer fighting pirates on the open seas. By speaking up, Stanley inspires the people, cats, robots, and goats around him to read more stories outside their experiences and enjoy the pleasure of a good book of their choosing.
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