Were I not a girl : the inspiring and true story of Dr. James Barry ; illustrated by Lauren Simkin Berke
Book |
First edition. |
Schwartz & Wade Books,
New York :
2020.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | J 610.92 BarR | Children - Non-Fiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
Like other girls of her time, Margaret Bulkley didn’t go to school. She wouldn’t grow up to own property, be a soldier, a doctor, or hold any job other than perhaps maid or governor–such was a girl’s lot in 19th century England. And was she comfortable born in a girl’s body? We will never know. What we do know is that at the age of 18, she tugged off her stockings and dress, cut her red-gold curls, and vanished. In her place appeared a young man. Margaret became James Barry. James would attend medical school, become a doctor and a soldier, travel the world. He would fall in love, deliver babies, and fight in a duel. And he would live a rich full life. Here is a picture book that is both a fascinating and sensitively drawn portrait of someone who would not be undervalued, and an important introduction to the concept of gender identity.
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Details
- ISBN: 9781984849052
- Physical Description: 40 pages ; 26 cmprint
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2020.
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
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Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8.