The+Princess+Boy

> > References > Alison Donnelly, Collinsville Memorial Public Library,  IL , SLJ June 2011 .
 * 1) **The name of the book **: __The Princess Boy__
 * 2) **Author: ** Cheryl Kilodavis
 * 3) **A short description: ** A little boy named Dyson is fascinated with glitter and sparkling objects, that would only interest girls. Dyson’s mom noticed that he would always be in a girls dress when she would pick him up from daycare. Dyson’s mom saw that her son was different and she continued to love him unconditionally.
 * 4) **Genre: ** nonfiction
 * 5) **Questionable Situation **: Dyson likes to wear dresses and a princess tiara.
 * 6) **Public’s Opinion: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">"This is a book about unconditional love, social acceptance, and a strong family. It is also a call for diversity, tolerance, and an end to bullying and judgments. It will be well placed in elementary school counseling offices as well as in school and public libraries."Alison Donnelly
 * 7) **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">History of Censorship: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">This book hasn’t been banned, because many people see it as a teaching tool against bullying and acceptance. There are people that still form opinions about a boy dressing up in girls’ clothing.
 * 8) **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Developmental age: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">4-12**.**
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Developmental age: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">4-12**.**