Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different
Ben Brooks, Quinton Winter

Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different
Ben Brooks, Quinton Winter
In fact, a whole lot of them out there don’t identify with the idea of being a strong, independent, competitive saviour who never cries. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to this stereotypical idea of masculinity, but what if you’re the introvert kind, what if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword, what if you’re very sensitive, what if you like the idea of wearing a dress?
Review
by Janine Larson
Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different is a welcome addition to the collections of biographies designed to inspire children. Similar to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, it offers 100 snapshot biographies of boys and men who pursue their passions/interests/rights, often against expectations.
These accessible stories range from historical figures in all fields, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Galileo Galilei, and Nelson Mandela, to contemporary figures with strong values who set positive models of activism, such as Ai Weiwei, Jamie Oliver, or Steve Irwin. There are also individuals whose stories are more personal – dealing with gender decisions, overcoming learning or physical difficulties, or making challenging decisions – including Vedran Smailovic, who played his cello for 22 days amidst the ruins of besieged Sarajevo to honour the dead. And, finally, there are stories of boys who have taken action. For example, after learning about the shortage of clean water in Africa, 6-year-old Ryan Hreljac fundraised to buy a well and eventually formed a charity organisation.
In order to create a world in which everyone is equal and free, we must give our boys something to aim for. My 12-year-old son pored over Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and found Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different equally inspiring. Be prepared for all the questions, ideas and rich conversations these snapshots will generate.
Janine Larson works as a bookseller at Readings Kids.
This item is in-stock and will ship in 2-3 business days
We are currently experiencing delays in processing and delivering online orders. Click here for more information.
Please note, our stock data is updated overnight, and availability may change throughout the day. Prices are subject to change without notice.Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.

The 104-Storey Treehouse
$14.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
$39.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

All the Ways to be Smart
$24.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different
$35.00Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls: Volume 2
$49.95Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
$17.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Tales from the Inner City
$35.00Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Cicada
$26.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

High Five to the Boys: A Celebration of Ace Australian Men
$29.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different 2
$35.00Buy now
Finding stock availability...

A Galaxy of Her Own: Amazing Stories of Women in Space
$32.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Stand Up for the Future: A Celebration of Inspirational Young Australians
$29.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Scientist, Scientist, Who Do You See?
$24.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Shout Out to the Girls: A Celebration of Awesome Australian Women
$29.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different
$35.00Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Young, Gifted and Black
$27.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...