Rain Player by David Wisniewski

Why are fable stories mostly dominated by male protagonists?  What does that say about cultures and the way that we represent male and female gender roles?  How can we as a society begin to change that  and edge more towards equality?

The Marble Champ by Gary Soto

How can we learn about gender roles in society and sports from this text.  Please use proof from the text to support your thoughts.  Make sure you are continuing to add onto others and responding to their posts.