A review by reader_fictions
6 Books: Guys Read Collection - Guys Read: Funny Busines, Guys Read: Sports Pages, Guys Read: Other Worlds, Guys Read: True Stories, Guys Read:Terrifying Tales by Jon Scieszka

2.0

Since the series began, I’ve been keeping an eye on the Guys Read books. In theory, it’s a great idea, because more boys should be reading for fun. However, by marketing them as “guy” books, girls are being excluded and it’s continuing the idea that books are gendered. This story is ONLY for girls, and this one is ONLY for boys. As a concept, that needs to die, as it’s based on the sexist values inculcated in our society. They’re clearly making some effort to mold young minds in a good way, based on the inclusion of two female authors and one female MC, but the name itself is still troublesome. Shelving this, though, Guys Read: Other Worlds is a collection of fast-paced stories that will appeal to reluctant young readers, of either gender.

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