Girls on the Bench
by Sherri Thuss Carinci
illustrated by Katie Hamilton
Girls on the Bench is a wonderfully illustrated story about a girl, Bridget, who comes to an important life decision. Life can be tough on young girls and boys who don’t follow the norm. Bridget is a healthy, active girl who is often referred to as a “Tomboy.” The story Girls on the Bench tells the tale of how one girl came to the decision not to let other people’s opinions influence her life choices or interests. An inspiring story that should be shared with children on the topic of tolerance, acceptance, and personal choice.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sherrie Thuss Carinci Ed.D. is an activist in the area of equity issues. Dr. Carinci is an assistant professor for the College of Education at California State University, Sacramento teaching courses in gender equity, sex-role sterotyping, and multiculturalism. Sherrie’s passion for equity issues is inspired by her children, Bridie and Cooper, and her husband, Joe, to whom this book is dedicated.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
Katie Hamilton is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento with a degree in Art Studio. She stays busy playing soccer and running her childrens’ mural and design business. She currently lives in Davis, California with her cats Lulu and Marti. This is her first children’s book.
(2004, paperback, 40 pages)
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days.
Girls on the Bench is a wonderfully illustrated story about a girl, Bridget, who comes to an important life decision. Life can be tough on young girls and boys who don’t follow the norm. Bridget is a healthy, active girl who is often referred to as a “Tomboy.” The story Girls on the Bench tells the tale of how one girl came to the decision not to let other people’s opinions influence her life choices or interests. An inspiring story that should be shared with children on the topic of tolerance, acceptance, and personal choice.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sherrie Thuss Carinci Ed.D. is an activist in the area of equity issues. Dr. Carinci is an assistant professor for the College of Education at California State University, Sacramento teaching courses in gender equity, sex-role sterotyping, and multiculturalism. Sherrie’s passion for equity issues is inspired by her children, Bridie and Cooper, and her husband, Joe, to whom this book is dedicated.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
Katie Hamilton is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento with a degree in Art Studio. She stays busy playing soccer and running her childrens’ mural and design business. She currently lives in Davis, California with her cats Lulu and Marti. This is her first children’s book.
(2004, paperback, 40 pages)
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days.
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