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How to use this tool:

Look through the list of Reviewed Books to check which books have already been reviewed, if you can’t find your book, start a new review.
Look through the checklist before reading the books. This will help you to identify what to look for when you analyse the book.
Read the book.
Complete the checklist by selecting ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for each question.
Some questions might not fit with or apply to the book. In this case, just tick the N/A column.
At the end of the assessment the book will be rated:

Book Title

Author

Illustrator

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Type of Book

Picture Book	Non-Picture Book

Criteria	Yes	No	NA	Comments
Does the story challenge gender roles? Examples of stereotypical gender roles: women looking after the children; men as the family breadwinner or ‘Mr Fix-It’.	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
Do female and male characters in the story have the same opportunities?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
Is it clear that female characters are not restricted to traditionally ‘feminine’ qualities and interests? Traditional ‘feminine’ qualities include: caring, passive, beautiful, image-conscious, emotional, vulnerable, dependent.	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
Is it clear that male characters are not restricted to traditionally ‘masculine’ qualities and interests? Traditional ‘masculine’ qualities include: strong, physical, aggressive, tough, protective, controlling, independent, unemotional.	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
Are female characters who have ‘masculine’ qualities or interests portrayed as normal? Are they welcomed and included?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
Are male characters who have more ‘feminine’ qualities or interests portrayed as normal? Are they welcomed and included?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
Are there both female and male characters in prominent or important roles?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
Does the book show that people who don’t conform to gender stereotypes can be great friends with people who do?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.

Criteria	Yes	No	NA	Comments
Is diversity represented through: ...any of the characters in the story?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
...cultural backgrounds of characters?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
...non-traditional family types?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
...a variety of age ranges?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
...characters with ability/disability?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
...diverse body shapes and sizes?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.
Is diversity promoted in a positive way?	Yes	No	N/A	400 out of 400 char.

How could you use this book in your room to promote the message of embracing diversity and celebrating individuality?

400 out of 400 char.