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'We have had enough of books that make girls think that they are too young, too old, too fat, too ugly, too bold, too loud, too independent. We like books that ask girls to take pride ourselves. Those of us who have been raised as or identify as girls have often been given the idea that there is something wrong, weak or limited about being a girl or a woman. This in not and never has been true. Girls are not chicks. Girls are thinkers, creators, fighters, healers, and superheroes.' -Jacinta & Julie
REVIEW
Using what would be considered traditional images, Jacinta and Julie have created a coloring book for the modern child. The text that accompanies the seemingly familiar images includes, 'We pledge allegiance ... to all girl bands, pro choice rallies, witchcraft and voodoo' and next to a Rapunzel, 'This time, she has some power tools, a roll of duct tape, a Tina Turner album, and a bus pass.' A very cool idea. They have another coloring book coming out from Soft Skull in the fall. -Davida Gypsy Breier, Xerography Debt #14