In Defense of the Princess: How Plastic Tiaras and Fairytale Dreams Can Inspire Smart, Strong Women

In this collection of personal essays, the author explores princessdom, both real and make-believe, and what it means to be girly. She was raised by hippie parents who hoped she'd grow out of her childhood princess phase—but she never did, and the obsession carries her into adulthood. Identifying as a proud feminist who happens to be obsessed with royalty, interpreting fairy tales, and understanding power, she guides us to understand that cultural counter-arguments aside, kids who love all things pink and princessy can grow up to be confident, intelligent, and in charge of their own lives. From Princess Leia to Princess Diana, Wonder Woman to Cinderella, Frozen to Kate Middleton, she covers a lot of ground with compelling arguments and anecdotes.

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