Wain: LGBT reimaginings of Scottish folktales
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The poems in this collection are fun, surprising, and full of a magical mix of myth and contemporary LGBT themes- it is a perfect read for teens who are learning more about themselves, other people, and the world around them. Wain is fully illustrated, and aimed at teenagers.
Rachel Plummer was commissioned by LGBT Youth Scotland to write the collection, and the commission was funded by Creative Scotland. The book is accessible to all readers, Scottish and not it comes with a glossary, which explains more about the myths in the poems. There is also a section of writing exercises to encourage young readers to write their own poems, inspired by the book.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Illustrated edition (28 Feb. 2019), The Emma Press Children's Books |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 88 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1910139475 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1910139479 |
| Reading age | 13 – 18 years |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 0.58 x 22.86 cm |
by Dom
Wain is a powerful addition to the wealth of poetry available to young children. Rachel Plummer has written a collection which weaves the rich thread of Scottish folklore into a broader tapestry of human emotion. Accessible to children but relevant to all ages, this is a book to treasure with beautiful illustrations by Helene Boppert whose work here is nothing short of a revelation and celebration.
by Ruth Gladwin
This book is beautiful and the poems are simple but profound. It expands and diversifies traditional mythology, giving representation to those usually excluded from folktales. It’s beautifully inclusive in its journey round the rainbow flag, representing lots of sexualities and gender experiences beyond cis het. I’d recommend it for all ages.