![]() ![]() I am a K-8 librarian, educator, artist, writer and mother. * But, Julián is a Mermaid can do at storytime and bedtime and circle time and in the therapist/counselor/social worker’s office what no other book can currently do right now. Julin's imaginative transformation into a mermaid, and his actual. This is no formulaic 'it's fine for boys to be mermaids' story. There's so much to praise in Julin Is a Mermaid, beginning with its original handling of the subject. * It is body positive, age positive, and family-structure positive. In this delightful, mermaid-themed heartwarmer, gender is as fluid as the sea Julin dreams of swimming in. * It has Black joy, Black beauty, and Black love at its core. ![]() * It is Queer and Trans affirming, even though we do not know how Julián identifies. Love first began writing the book in 2014 while she worked as an actress, and it was published in 2018 by Candlewick Press. It tells the story of a boy who wants to become a mermaid and participate in the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Note to readers: This book may prompt the kids to notice Julian (who is addressed as male by his grandmother) chooses to dress up and wear lipstick in what may be considered a feminine manner. Julin Is a Mermaid is an American children's picture book by Jessica Love. * Black and Afro-Latinx women and girls are central. Mesmerizing and full of heart, Julin Is a Mermaid is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality. I love the book! I wanted to highlight some points about Julián is a Mermaid that seem to be missing from how some people critique the book. ![]() ![]() My colleague led me to your post after Julián is a Mermaid won the Stonewall (January 2019). ![]()
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