Julian is a Mermaid
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Title
Julian is a Mermaid
Description
"Told with minimal text, the joyous illustrations do the bulk of the work as we meet beautiful Julian, a young boy who loves mermaids. He loves them so much he feels he is one. When he reveals his true self to his Nana there is a perfect tension--will she accept or ridicule him? Julian's alternating pride and anxiety shine from the page, filling readers with empathy and hope for his acceptance.
This is a true celebration of uniqueness and the benefits to be had by exploring possibilities outside imposed gender boundaries. Packed with details to discover and enjoy time and again, students will love to revisit Julian and his mermaid friends. A richly diverse cast of characters, that is positively represented in depictions of age, ethnicity, body type and gender identity, will allow many readers to see themselves reflected back.
Beautiful colour washes fill the pages and each illustration is a work of art in its own right. The brown paper pages give a timeless feel and make for a special reading experience. A beautiful, inspiring and empowering book, this should be a must read for all readers, young and old."
McKay, Amy. "Julian is a Mermaid." School Librarian, Winter 2018, p. 226. Gale Academic Onefile, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A568840217/AONE?u=lond95336&sid=AONE&xid=055c4eca. Accessed 12 Nov. 2019.
This is a true celebration of uniqueness and the benefits to be had by exploring possibilities outside imposed gender boundaries. Packed with details to discover and enjoy time and again, students will love to revisit Julian and his mermaid friends. A richly diverse cast of characters, that is positively represented in depictions of age, ethnicity, body type and gender identity, will allow many readers to see themselves reflected back.
Beautiful colour washes fill the pages and each illustration is a work of art in its own right. The brown paper pages give a timeless feel and make for a special reading experience. A beautiful, inspiring and empowering book, this should be a must read for all readers, young and old."
McKay, Amy. "Julian is a Mermaid." School Librarian, Winter 2018, p. 226. Gale Academic Onefile, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A568840217/AONE?u=lond95336&sid=AONE&xid=055c4eca. Accessed 12 Nov. 2019.
Creator
Jessica Love
Publisher
Walker Books Ltd.
Date
2019
Rights
© Jessica Love
Format
Book, 23.8 x 0.9 x 25.7 cm
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Jessica Love, “Julian is a Mermaid,” Special Collections, accessed April 26, 2024, https://archive.fims.uwo.ca/specialcollections/items/show/486.