Redefining Girly and Melissa Atkins Wardy were featured in a lengthy profile in the Wisconsin State Journal. From the story: “I think we’re definitely making headway. The difference between my generation and the generation of professors and researchers who came before me is that I have the power of the Internet to aggregate parent voices and make a strong sense of community.” Read the full story here.
Author Melissa Atkins Wardy and Redefining Girly were featured in Kelly Wallace's parenting column on CNN.com. Wallace shares Wardy's "a-ha" moment, path to activism and ways for parents and caregivers to encourage girls' personal brand.
Redefining Girly was featured in the story "Book calls out teachers, doctors for gender stereotyping" on Today.com. "It's not that the color pink or princess stories are bad, [...] it's that 'pink culture' stereotypes limit the choices girls have."
Just in time for holiday shopping, Redefining Girly author Melissa Atkins Wardy shared her thoughts on gendered toys during "On Point with Tom Ashbrook." The show, from Boston's NPR affiliate, airs nationally and is available online.
Redefining Girly: How Parents Can Fight the Stereotyping and Sexualizing of Girlhood, from Birth to Tween received a STARRED REVIEW in this week's Publishers Weekly. "This eye-opening tome is an absolute must-read."