International Writers Award, Honorable Mention 2019
2nd edition updated with activity book
The Golden Grain Princess reaches the age when a princess should receive "proper" education. The kingdom councillors have her undergo many stressful fashion trials, which eventually cause the princess to rise up against the impositions and find an out-of-the-box solution. The creative solution for the conflict engages all parties in a Golden Grain Festival that celebrates diversity and uniqueness. A transformative message about self-acceptance and celebration!
A coming-of-age story that transforms a common children's story theme into a lesson on self-love, creative conflict resolution, and wholesome eating.
Through the allegory of the wheat grain's journey, the story makes a case for whole grain nutrition.
Anagrania's Challenge:
* exposes unhealthy gender stereotypes and beauty standards,
* promotes peaceful conflict resolution, and
* celebrates diversity and uniqueness.