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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.



About the Author

Keith Negley

After spending time on both coasts (Seattle, NYC) Keith now resides in the foothills of Bellingham, WA where he makes picture books and teaches illustration at Western Washington University. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and New Yorker in addition to many other national publications. His first book Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) received a Kate Greenaway Medal nomination in 2016. In addition to his many other awards Keith has received 4 medals from the Society of Illustrators.



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