7/6/2023 0 Comments Derby daredevilsThe teammates work together to build their team and learn the game of roller derby, relying on each other to solve problems. It was refreshing to read a book that bucked these trends and easily passed the Bechdel test. Representation of girls in middle grade texts can be problematic, where girls are often relegated to secondary character status or motivated by heteronormative romantic comedy tropes. Written by Kit Rosewater and illustrated by Sophie Escabasse, The Derby Daredevils is an engaging book for middle grade readers. The Derby Daredevils: Kenzie Kickstarts a Team accomplishes this task by telling the story of Kenzie and Shelly as they put together a roller derby team. This is particulary true when it involves female protagonists who rise to a challenge. I love when I can read a middle grade book and learn something entirely new. 16 July 2020 / LGBTQ / Middle Grade Books The Derby Daredevils
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