Mary Wears What She Wants

Author: Keith Negley

From the award-winning creator of My Dad Used to Be So Cool and Tough Guys Have Feelings Too comes a charming picture book inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing 19th-century doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants.

Once upon a time (but not that long ago), girls only wore dresses. And only boys wore pants.

Until one day, a young girl named Mary had an idea: She would wear whatever she wanted. And she wanted to wear pants

This bold, original picture book encourages readers to think for themselves while gently challenging gender and societal norms.

Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 01/15/2019
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 10.70w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780062846792
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 501430 / Mary Wears What She Wants


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2018
Booklist 11/15/2018 pg. 60
Publishers Weekly 12/10/2018
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2019 pg. 81
School Library Journal 12/21/2018 pg. 50
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Negley, Keith: -

Keith Negley is the author and illustrator of Mary Wears What She Wants, My Dad Used to Be So Cool, and Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too). He has received multiple medals from the Society of Illustrators as well as recognition from American Illustration. His artwork has been featured in countless publications, and he is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and the New Yorker. Keith lives with his family on the side of a small mountain that sits next to a big lake just outside of Bellingham, Washington. On good days he can see bald eagles from his studio window.