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breaking gender stereotypes

Books about breaking gender stereotypes for readers of all ages.

Cover of Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World

Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World

Mildred Pitts Walter

Ages 7–12family bondsbreaking gender stereotypes

Cover of Drum dream girl

Drum dream girl

Margarita Engle

Ages 5–10perseverancebreaking gender stereotypes

Cover of Randy's Raiders

Randy's Raiders

Francess Lin Lantz

Ages 8–12friendshipteamwork

Cover of Baseball ballerina

Baseball ballerina

Kathryn Cristaldi

Ages 5–10breaking gender stereotypesfollowing your passions