This book challenges our thinking about gender fluidity, heteronormativity, and sexuality by showcasing their presence in innovative media content for children. The contributors’ in-depth, creative analyses of case studies can enable readers to understand how children’s screens have the potential to promote gender equity!

Dafna Lemish, Rutgers University

As someone who studies gender, media, and children (and a parent of five kids), I really appreciated this book's focus on specific programs that depict positive messages regarding gender and/or sexuality. A great resource for scholars and parents alike. Two thumbs up!

Sarah M. Coyne, PhD, professor, Associate Director, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University

Heroes, Heroines, and Everything in Between includes exciting examples of how children’s entertainment media has become more inclusive, tolerant, and accepting of those who may not feel as though they fit in one of the heteronormative binary boxes. The book offers researchers and media developers the opportunity to see what strides have been made in children’s media and where improvements can be made.

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