so-soThe idea here is wonderful-gather up stories from around the world with strong women and girls together in one book. And some of the stories are fantastic! But why change Atalanta's ending? And why are so many of these stories centered around the prize of marrying a man? This feel like an early 2000s attempt to give girls space in a place where they have traditionally been rescued damsels. But we are further than that, and I wanted more from this.
”There are many ways to be a hero — muscle and magic are not the only road.” The Girl and the Puma (Argentina)
#QuotsyMar19 #hero @TK-421
Two on the left from the indie bookstore (I‘m such a sucker for these collections of strong women with beautiful illustrations), other three from BN‘s blowout. But they didn‘t have the one I wanted to get myself for my birthday 😪 and I don‘t know if I can justify buying it online. I‘m missing #5 in the Land of Stories series, too.
I‘m not supposed to be buying books before the move, but I can‘t stop!
Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls | 
