Book details
Sea Girl: Feminist Folktales from Around the World (Feminist Folktales, 3)
Published in
2017
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Description
The third volume in this beautifully illustrated anthology features traditional tales of heroic women from China to Canada and beyond.Long before Suzanne Collins created Katniss Everdeen and Octavia Butler wrote Parable of the Sower, there were many traditional folktales full of adventure, intrigue, and intrepid female characters. Feminist Folktales from Around the World collects these forgotten classics and presents them with original artwork by designer and illustrator Suki Boynton.Volume three in the series, Sea Girl features an introduction by Daniel Jose Older, the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Saints. In legends from China, Finland, India, Canada, and more, brave heroines encounter monstrous rivers and ogres' nests while outsmarting desperate sharks and hungry tigers. They courageously save families and villages-and, most importantly, they always choose their own fate.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
119 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Cultural Enrichment: 'Sea Girl: Feminist Folktales from Around the World' offers readers a diverse collection of stories from various cultures, providing a rich tapestry of global traditions and perspectives. This can broaden one's understanding of the world and foster greater cultural appreciation.
- Empowering Narratives: The book focuses on feminist folktales, which highlight strong female protagonists and themes of empowerment. Reading these stories can be inspiring, especially for young girls and women, as they promote gender equality and the importance of women's voices in storytelling.
- Literary Diversity: Ethel Johnston Phelps has curated a selection of tales that may be less known to mainstream audiences, contributing to the diversity of literature one is exposed to. This can challenge readers to think outside their usual literary experiences and discover new favorite stories.
- Educational Value: The folktales in this collection can serve as an educational tool for discussions about feminism, gender roles, and social justice. They provide a platform for critical thinking and conversation about historical and contemporary issues related to women's rights and representation.