Monthly Archives: March 2013

Why Are Fairytales “Girl Books”?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by ayvalentine

This is also posted on Reads4Tweens, where I have a list of fairytale books I’ve reviewed. I’ve marked books that I think appeal equally to boys and girls, regardless of what the cover looks like. Jessica Banks also has an … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Fortnight!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by ayvalentine

I’m a total fairy tale geek. I’ve always loved fairy tales—Disney films, gorgeously illustrated children’s books, modern retellings, clever novelizations, you name it. In college, I realized that if I combined a Cultural Anthropology major focusing on folktales with my … Continue reading →

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The Problems of Gendering Parenthood

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ayvalentine

I read a great article yesterday about how so much advertising aimed at women is actually advertising aimed at parents. When the infamous “They” say that women like something, what they often mean is “parents may find this convenient.” Obviously, … Continue reading →

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