The moment I learned I was pregnant, I grew excited to read to my unborn child.
Books mean a lot to me, and I was eager to share my favorite narratives with my kid.
To re-experience the joys of a story through the eyes and ears of a fresh human specimenwhat a delight!
I realized quite quickly that a lot of books for kids are riddled with not-so-subtly sexist messages.
Lets face it: Amelia Bedelia is a well-meaning idiot.
And the list goes on.
Screw princess culture and the toxic lessons it teaches our sons and daughters.
Screw the lazy damsel-in-distress plotlines underlying so many romantic narratives from decades past.
What is a princess, exactly?
Saskia Wariner
Someone entitled, by birthright or marriage, to a tiara and a relatively easy, glamorous life.
Its like teaching your kid economics by encouraging them to play the lottery.
Becoming a princess doesnt involve developing valuable skills, or figuring out how to live a life of purpose.
Saskia Wariner
Of course, neither does becoming a unicorn.
But unicorns are vehicles of imagination that lack any real world ties whatsoever.
), which is now available.
This book is a manifesto for modern moms and dads and their kids.
Its about the importance of understanding the difference between dreaming, and reality.
Its about developing a sense of self-worth rooted in your authentic desires.
Above all, You Are Not A Princess (And Thats Ok!)
is about rejecting the limitations of being a princess.
I truly hope your family enjoys it, and the progressive message it reflects.
