As part of the Early Childhood Conference that is being held here on campus, Cheryl Kilodavis, the author of My Princess Boy will be on campus to talk about her book that tells the story of a four year-old boy that likes pretty things. This work of nonfiction, based on the author’s own child, has started the ‘acceptance’ movement, which seeks to provide a place for all children, regardless of their differences.
From the author:
Thank you for supporting My Princess Boy. My goal with this book and sharing my journey is to create a space in this world where children who are different, feel diff erent or express themselves diff erently can be accepted for who they are. That space can only be opened by you and your conversations. I hope My Princess Boy can help to start that dialogue. In light of all that happened in 2010, with children resulting to unthinkable outcomes simply for not being able to be themselves, it is time that we as a community stop this. We must default to acceptance. From there, we will eventually move to inclusion, and begin embracing the uniqueness within us all. I have no idea if my princess boy will stop dressing diff erently or if he will become a fantastic princess man, but I do know we will love him and accept him either way. This is a process, a journey. Be kind to and honest with yourselves and together, we will make this the year of acceptance!
The talk will be on 13 April at 10AM in the Summers Auditorium. Make sure to be there!
