The+Sissy+Duckling

Title:The Sissy Duckling Author: Harvey Fierstein Description: Elmer a duck who is mocked for being a sissy but proves his bravery. Genre:Fiction children picture-book Situation: gay theme and objection to the use of sissy as a postive thing is the word meant as an insult. Public opinion: great illustratons but derogratory theme History of censorship: sexuality- unacceptable Age appropriate: five to eight years old.