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Jane Yolen’s Not One Damsel  In Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls

Marian McHugh penned this review.  Yolen initially compiled Not One Damsel in Distress for her daughter and three granddaughters, as she wished to provide for her girls that which she had not been able to access — stories where girls are the heroes. … Continue reading

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Jane Yolen’s Mightier Than The Sword: World Folktales for Strong Boys 

It is not only the sword that wields power, but also the mind, the heart, and the will. (from the cover) Standing around the virtual water cooler in the GMR break room recently — in between suggesting names for the newest pet … Continue reading

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